Rank and reputation/ honour Flashcards
How does the Messenger describe the insignificance of the casualties in the war? (in Act 1, Scene 1
Messenger, “but few of any sort, and none of name”
How does the Messenger praise Claudio’s bravery using animal imagery? (in Act 1, Scene 1)
“he hath borne himself beyond the promise of his age, doing in the figure of a lamb and feats of a lion”
What does Margaret question about the relationship between marriage and honour? (in Act 3, Scene 4)
“is not your lord honourable without marriage?”
How does Dogberry’s malapropism reveal his lower class and provide comic relief? (in Act 4, Scene 2)
“we are now to examination these men”
How does Don Pedro react to the impact of Hero’s alleged behavior on his reputation? (in Act 4, Scene 1)
“I stand dishonoured”
How does Leonato’s despair over his daughter’s disgrace lead him to contemplate suicide? (in Act 4, Scene 1)
“Hath no man’s dagger here a point for me?”
How does Leonato’s repetition of “mine” emphasize his personal grief and wounded honor? (in Act 4, Scene 1)
“but mine, and mine I loved, and I mine I praised”
How does Benedick explain his defense of honour while observing the possibility of deception? (in Act 5, Scene 1)
“the very bent of honour”
How does Benedick seriously confront Claudio, showing his loyalty to Beatrice? (in Act 5, Scene 1)
“you are a villain, I jest not”
How does Benedick challenge Claudio, accusing him of cowardice? (in Act 5, Scene 1)
“do me right, or I will protest your cowardice: you have killed a sweet lady”
How does Benedick demean Claudio’s honor, calling him “boy”? (in Act 5, Scene 1)
“fare you well, boy”
What insult does Benedick use to question Claudio’s maturity and honor? (in Act 5, Scene 1)
“Lord Lack-beard”
How does Claudio express amazement at the reckless actions of men? (in Act 4, Scene 1)
“Oh what men dare do! what men may do! what men daily do, not knowing what they do!”
How does Benedick reflect on the fickle and carefree nature of men, suggesting they may not take matters of honor seriously? (in Act 5, Scene 4)
“For man is a giddy thing”
