Much Ado About Nothing, Claudio Character Analysis w/Quotes
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- Created on: 20-04-17 09:11
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- Claudio
- Easily Influenced
- WHY?: When Don John suggests that Don Pedro is wooing Hero for himself, Claudio is quick to move to jealousy.
- "Farewell, therefore Hero!" (Act 1, Scene 1)
- ANALYSIS: Although he has agreed for Don Pedro to woo Hero on his behalf he still reacts quickly to Don John's claim. This also shows his immaturity.
- "Farewell, therefore Hero!" (Act 1, Scene 1)
- WHY?: When Don John suggests that Don Pedro is wooing Hero for himself, Claudio is quick to move to jealousy.
- Repentant
- WHY?: When he admits his mistake, Claudio is grateful for Leonato's understanding
- "Your over-kindness doth wring tears from me!" (Act 5, Scene 1)
- ANALYSIS: Claudio claims that Leonato's generosity moves him to tears. He agrees to marry Antonio's daughter to make up for his mistake.
- "Your over-kindness doth wring tears from me!" (Act 5, Scene 1)
- WHY?: When he admits his mistake, Claudio is grateful for Leonato's understanding
- Hurtful
- WHY?: When he learns from Don John that Hero has been unfaithful, he denounces her at the altar.
- "Give not this rotten orange to your friend." (Act 4, Scene 1)
- ANALYSIS: His rejection of Hero is made worse because he does it publicly.
- "Give not this rotten orange to your friend." (Act 4, Scene 1)
- WHY?: When he learns from Don John that Hero has been unfaithful, he denounces her at the altar.
- Conventional
- WHY?: He admires Hero for her modesty and beauty.
- "Is she not a modest young lady?" (Act 1, Scene 1)
- ANALYSIS: Whereas Benedick will fall in love with Beatrice and her sharp wit, Claudio falls in love with Hero who demonstrates all the conventional aspects of the ideal Elizabethan woman.
- "Is she not a modest young lady?" (Act 1, Scene 1)
- WHY?: He admires Hero for her modesty and beauty.
- 1. Claudio is an honourable soldier and friend to Benedick and Don Pedro. He falls in love with Hero at first sight, showing his romantic nature (although it could be argued that this hastiness reveals an immaturity).
- 2. He asks for Hero's hand in marriage but is then tricked by Don John into believing that his wife-to-be has been unfaithful. His behaviour at the wedding is cruel as he accuses Hero of dishonesty in front of the congregation.
- 3. Later, when he hears Borachio's confession and realises his mistake, he is repentant. He apologises to Leonato and agrees to marry Hero's cousin without even meeting her. He is delighted at the second marriage to unveil his new wife and find she is actually his beloved Hero.
- 2. He asks for Hero's hand in marriage but is then tricked by Don John into believing that his wife-to-be has been unfaithful. His behaviour at the wedding is cruel as he accuses Hero of dishonesty in front of the congregation.
- Easily Influenced
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