Benedick

Question 1

Benedick

Answer 1

Witty
Proud
Changeable
Playful

Question 2

How is Benedick presented as witty?

Answer 2

1.1 “they never meet but there’s a skirmish of wit between them” suggests that they are well matched for their cleverness

Question 3

How is Benedick portrayed as proud?

Answer 3

Beatrice calls him the ‘prince’s fool’ which hurts Benedick’s pride, his offence at her mistaking him shows how full of self he is

Question 4

How is Benedick shown as changeable in the play?

Answer 4

As soon as he finds out Beatrice likes him, he is quick to admit his feelings for her. At first he claims he will never marry but soon changes his mind when he finds out about Beatrice’s feelings for him

Question 5

How is Benedick presented as playful?

Answer 5

Even once they agree to marry, Benedick still teases Beatrice and their witty arguments continue, they do not change their relationship once they have admitted their true feelings

Question 6

How is Benedick shown to be upset about Beatrice?

Answer 6

“Every word stabs” suggests that Benedick truly cares about what Beatrice thinks of him and he is upset when she calls him the “prince’s fool”

Question 7

When is Benedick’s change in attitude seen most evidently?

Answer 7

When he challenges Claudio to a duel, he has switched his allegiances entirely over to Beatrice.