Deception/Deceit Flashcards
How does Borachio describe the act of deception in terms of appearance? (in Act 3, Scene 3)
“To be cozened with the semblance of a maid”
What is Balthasar implying about the nature of men in his song? (in Act 2, Scene 3)
“Men were deceivers ever”
How does Leonato describe Beatrice’s love for Benedick in terms of intensity and reason? (in Act 2, Scene 3)
“But that she loves him with an enrage affection, it is past the infinite of thought”
What metaphor does Claudio use to discuss the plan to trick Benedick? (in Act 2, Scene 3)
“Bait the hook well, this fish will bite”
How does Benedick express his doubt about what he hears, and why does he end up believing it? (in Act 2, Scene 3)
“I should think this a gull, but that the white-bearded fellow speaks it”
What is Hero’s plan to deceive Beatrice, and how does she describe Benedick? (in Act 3, Scene 1)
“To praise him more than ever did merit: My talk to thee must be how Benedick / Is sick in love with Beatrice”
What comparison does Hero make to describe Beatrice’s actions, and what does it imply? (in Act 3, Scene 1)
“Look where Beatrice like a lapwing runs close by the ground, to hear our conference”
How does Ursula describe the enjoyment of watching Beatrice fall for the deception? (in Act 3, Scene 1)
“The pleasant’st angling is to see the fish… greedily devour the treacherous bait”
What does Ursula declare upon realizing that their scheme has succeeded? (in Act 3, Scene 1)
“We have caught her”
How does Claudio question the reliability of his perception? (in Act 4, Scene 1)
“Are our eyes our own?”
How does Beatrice express her certainty that Hero has been falsely accused? (in Act 4, Scene 1)
“On my soul my cousin is belied”
How does Leonato react to the accusations, and what does this indicate about his state of mind? (in Act 4, Scene 1)
“Confirmed, confrimed”
What does Friar Francis suggest should be done to the misunderstandings held by the princes? (in Act 4, Scene 1)
“To burn the errors that these princes hold”
How does Borachio summarize his deception and its impact on the characters? (in Act 5, Scene 1)
“I have deceived even your very eyes”
How does Borachio reflect on the uncovering of the truth and the role of honor? (in Act 5, Scene 1)
These shallow fools have brought to light”
