William Shakespeare s Romeo And Juliet - 1210 Words

The play starts off as a man by the name of Don Pedro and his fellow officers are returning to Messina from war. Leonato is informed that Don Pedro wishes to come to his home for a month. Before the war, Hero, Leonato s only daughter, had been attracted to Claudio. Leonato holds a masked ball to celebrate the end of the War, and also to celebrate Claudio and Hero’s engagement. Don John, the dukes brother, plots to mess up this relationship. Alot of deceit and lies take place during the play. We are all taught to â€Å"Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none† (William Shakespeare). As humans we should love and care for all our neighbors. Trusting people is a very difficult task that nobody can do easily. If you truly love someone and you know†¦show more content†¦Beatrice is informed that Benedick will be accompanying Don Pedros army home but has befriended Claudio. Beatrice talks badly about this and compares Benedick to a disease. This shows the interest Beatr ice has in Benedick because of the jealousy and anger shown. This identifies a male/female rivalry. When the army arrives home Beatrice and Benedick have a brief conversation where Beatrice tells Benedick that its good that he does not love any of the ladies because they would have to put up with him. Benedick can’t stand it so he walks away. This is one of the first conversations the two have in there long relationship that will take place. Claudio, after seeing Hero, asks Benedick didst thou note the daughter of Signor Leonato (1.1.130-131)? This is because Claudio fell in love with Hero at first sight. A very different way of falling in love. Benedick responded by making fun of Hero’s appearance which made Claudio mad, a sign that Claudio cared about Hero. Don Pedro walked in and demanded to know what was going on. Claudios love for Hero was revealed and Don Pedro said that they would be a good match. Don Pedro asks Benedick why he ridicules Claudio. Benedick explai ns that he wants to be a bachelor his whole life and doesn t want love, which is proven wrong later in the play. This is an example of people thinking they know what the want before they experience what love is and then their mindset changes. You don’t know