The lines 42-51 of Act 2, Scene 1 are spoken between Leonato, Beatrice, and Leonato's Brother shortly after Leonato and his Brother admonished Beatrice as she will not get a husband if she is too curst tongued. Beatrice's lines are humorous and perfectly captures one of the plays many positions on marriage. Beatrice expresses her desire to remain unwed for the reason of her palpable enjoyment in her current situation and freedom. She does not wish to marry, even at the cost of leading "apes into hell" (2.1.41). Beatrice feels that the devil will send her away from hell and to heaven because "here's no place for you maids." (2.1.46). Expressing her view of having done nothing sinful in regard to remaining unmarried and therefore belongs in
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Claudio accuses Hero of being unchaste and a woman of no virtue. His motive is to slander Hero for knowing "the heat of a luxurious bed." (4.2.41). In Claudio's view point Hero is likened to that of a "rotten orange" (4.2.32) when in actuality she is a virtues maid. This portion of the play shows not only its extensive misogyny but also how swift Claudio is in turning on Hero.
The immense misogyny is apparent in the first line of this passage with Claudio returning Hero's hand as if she were spoiled goods. It is exceedingly apparent that Claudio's motivation to be with Hero are not through love. He makes no statement her betraying his love for her or any statements of the sorts. His statements come from a place of abhorrence with no sorrow or heartbreak towards Hero's supposed infidelity. Believing her blush to be "guiltiness, not modesty." (4.1.42) that she was deceitful through her demure outward appearance. Claudio embarrasses Hero to the extent of her later fainting and showing no care for her fallen form. He further expresses no compassion nor remorse to an innocent 'dead' Hero. Claudio's misogyny is further proven by his continues slander of Hero as a deceiver before questioning her in regard to her virtue. In regard to the play overall, the passage justly illuminates Claudio's character as a cad with no true consideration for his so-called …show more content…
The purpose of this dialogue is to draw the proverbial line in the sand against Claudio and the Prince. It is to show that Benedick has sided with Beatrice and "must discontinue" (5.1.201) their 'friendship.' Benedick can no longer see Claudio as a man due to his callous actions against Hero. Shakespeare's reason for this dialogue is likely to show Benedick's devotion to Beatrice as stated, but also to unveil Benedick's own displeasure to Claudio's and the Prince's treatment of Hero.
Benedicks relationship with Claudio and the Prince is marred by the urging of Beatrice and their treatment of Hero. Stating that Claudio who has "killed a sweet and innocent young lady" (5.1.203-204) among his company so will no longer acquaint himself with them or their company. The urging of Beatrice to kill Claudio and prove himself to her is the sway to his decision. Claudio, even after Hero's 'death', still speaks of her in a "gossip-like humor." (5.1.198). Benedick is quite noble in his
Claudio accuses Hero of being unchaste and a woman of no virtue. His motive is to slander Hero for knowing "the heat of a luxurious bed." (4.2.41). In Claudio's view point Hero is likened to that of a "rotten orange" (4.2.32) when in actuality she is a virtues maid. This portion of the play shows not only its extensive misogyny but also how swift Claudio is in turning on Hero.
The immense misogyny is apparent in the first line of this passage with Claudio returning Hero's hand as if she were spoiled goods. It is exceedingly apparent that Claudio's motivation to be with Hero are not through love. He makes no statement her betraying his love for her or any statements of the sorts. His statements come from a place of abhorrence with no sorrow or heartbreak towards Hero's supposed infidelity. Believing her blush to be "guiltiness, not modesty." (4.1.42) that she was deceitful through her demure outward appearance. Claudio embarrasses Hero to the extent of her later fainting and showing no care for her fallen form. He further expresses no compassion nor remorse to an innocent 'dead' Hero. Claudio's misogyny is further proven by his continues slander of Hero as a deceiver before questioning her in regard to her virtue. In regard to the play overall, the passage justly illuminates Claudio's character as a cad with no true consideration for his so-called …show more content…
The purpose of this dialogue is to draw the proverbial line in the sand against Claudio and the Prince. It is to show that Benedick has sided with Beatrice and "must discontinue" (5.1.201) their 'friendship.' Benedick can no longer see Claudio as a man due to his callous actions against Hero. Shakespeare's reason for this dialogue is likely to show Benedick's devotion to Beatrice as stated, but also to unveil Benedick's own displeasure to Claudio's and the Prince's treatment of Hero.
Benedicks relationship with Claudio and the Prince is marred by the urging of Beatrice and their treatment of Hero. Stating that Claudio who has "killed a sweet and innocent young lady" (5.1.203-204) among his company so will no longer acquaint himself with them or their company. The urging of Beatrice to kill Claudio and prove himself to her is the sway to his decision. Claudio, even after Hero's 'death', still speaks of her in a "gossip-like humor." (5.1.198). Benedick is quite noble in his