An example of this is when Hero is given away to Claudio, a man she barely knows. The emphasis on the phrase ‘giving away’ shows that she is just an object to society. The giving away is done by her father, Leonato, who seems to have complete control of Hero’s actions. She must marry and become the possession of a man she isn’t yet very familiar with, yet had no say in the matter. Hero has not been a bad daughter to Leonato, yet when he hears the accusation about her losing her virginity before marriage, he is quick to disown her. Claudio also instantly decides she is unworthy of his time. Despite it all being a false rumour, just for Hero to be accused unjustly makes her worthless to these men. This highlights the selfishness of both Claudio and Leonato, and shows that they hold the importance of their reputation and status greater than their relationships with their loved ones. In contrast, when the rumour is disproved, instead of being angry at the unjust attitudes of her father and Claudio, Hero is relieved to be welcomed
An example of this is when Hero is given away to Claudio, a man she barely knows. The emphasis on the phrase ‘giving away’ shows that she is just an object to society. The giving away is done by her father, Leonato, who seems to have complete control of Hero’s actions. She must marry and become the possession of a man she isn’t yet very familiar with, yet had no say in the matter. Hero has not been a bad daughter to Leonato, yet when he hears the accusation about her losing her virginity before marriage, he is quick to disown her. Claudio also instantly decides she is unworthy of his time. Despite it all being a false rumour, just for Hero to be accused unjustly makes her worthless to these men. This highlights the selfishness of both Claudio and Leonato, and shows that they hold the importance of their reputation and status greater than their relationships with their loved ones. In contrast, when the rumour is disproved, instead of being angry at the unjust attitudes of her father and Claudio, Hero is relieved to be welcomed