Structure: circularity, denouement

Question 1

How does the Messenger describe Claudio’s strength and bravery? (in Act 1, Scene 1)

Answer 1

“he hath borne himself beyond the promise of his age, doing in the figure of a lamb and feats of a lion”

Question 2

How does Leonato’s language link the theme of war to Hero’s perceived dishonor? (in Act 4, Scene 1)

Answer 2

“made defeat of her virginity”

Question 3

What does Leonato say to mark the end of his anger and the resolution of the play? (in Act 5, Scene 1)

Answer 3

“so dies my revenge”

Question 4

How does Antonio express satisfaction with the resolution of events? (in Act 5, Scene 4)

Answer 4

“I am glad that all things sorts so well”

Question 5

How does this quote celebrate the idea of returning victorious and intact? (in Act 1, Scene 1)

Answer 5

“A victory is twice itself when the achiever brings home full numbers.”

Question 6

What does Don Pedro imply about the inevitability of change and submission over time? (in Act 1, Scene 1)

Answer 6

“Well, as time shall try: ‘In time the savage bull doth bear the yoke.”