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- 1BeatriceWitty
Well-spoken
Sympathetic
Faithful
Stubborn
She has definite ideas about the man she would like to marry.
BUT she continuously says she doesn't want to be married.
Also argues with Benedick.
She is polite to all characters even if she is witty.
No one takes offense.
She stands with her cousin Hero.
She even makes Benedick kill Claudio, to prove his loves and this will help Hero.
She wasn't annoyed when she was tricked that into believing Benedick loved her.
She loves Benedick - 2BenedickProved bravery in battle.
He allows Beatrice to lure him into quibbles, he enjoys her witty replies.
He admires her.
He claims he would like to remain a bachelor.
He them admits that a man is a giddy thing
When his friends say that Beatrice likes him.
Honorable man
Vainly affected but Beatrice love and will not let it go unrewarded. - 3HeroGentle
Unassuming young women
She loves Claudio and they eventually get married.
Virtuous
Well-bred
Obedient
Shy
She helps trick Beatrice into loving Benedick. - 4ClaudioHis behavior is jealously
Naive distrust.
He is frequently swayed into believing the worst about Hero.
He shows little remorse in Hero's death but when Don Pedro is also responsible he appears to repentant.
He even is willing to marry another to make up to Lenato's family. - 5LenatoGovernor of Messina.
He is apparently indulgent towards his daughter, Hero, and his niece, Beatrice.
His accusations of Hero are confusing.
He should be aware the Hero is the purest.
He redeems himself by making Claudio do penance for Hero's death. - 6Don JohnThe villain
One person responsible for is downfall must be punished.
Several characters punished in the process.
When he appears atmosphere of evil and revenge is created.
In the end Benedick has to devise punishments for Don John. - 7Don PedroFriends with Lenatos family.
Companion in battle to Claudio and Benedick.
Broth to Don John.
Over protective attitude towards Claudio.
Feels his friends hurt and anger-angry at Hero.
Participants
Ready to assist
Woos Hero for Claudio.
Offers to marry Beatrice.
Left out at the end. - 8AntonioBrother to Leonato.
He cautions his brother to moderation when they confront Claudio and Don Pedro about Hero's "death"
Then he becomes suddenly uncontrollably angry, and has to be restrained by Leonato.
Acts as a messenger. - 9Borachio and Conrade2 followers of Don John.
Borachio-more active
Both promise to help Don John in his evil plans.
Borachio felt obliged to make public boast of his deceit.
Borachio confesses everything, because he can't take the guilt.
Places blame on Don John. - 10Dogberry and companyLaw-enforcing characters.
Dogberry- most entertaining. Dialogues are filled with amusing misuse of words.
Lower social status than governor and his friends and family.
They arrest Don John and his 2 assistants. - 11Friar FrancisA man with insight, sees Hero's true character.
His plan is a bit devious but in the end the family's are finally reconciled.
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