Beatrice And Benedick Analysis
Shakespeare demonstrated two different presentations of love with Hero and Claudio, and Beatrice and Benedick. The audience can clearly see the contrast between the couples as Hero and Claudio’s relationship is simple and follows the conventional Elizabethan rituals. On the contrary, Beatrice and Benedick’s relationship is formed by a lot of banter.
Their lack of trust is shown when Claudio believes that Hero betrayed him. They may be in love, but they don’t know each other; they haven’t established an emotional connection with each other.
Claudio’s lack of trust for Hero is first demonstrated when he believes Don John’s word that Don Pedro has wooed Hero for himself. Instead of going to confront Don Pedro about it, Claudio is easily immediately
convinced. Without an emotional connection, of course Claudio wouldn’t have faith in Hero. These situations also show that Claudio is very inexperienced and vulnerable.
Their lack of trust is shown when Claudio believes that Hero betrayed him. They may be in love, but they don’t know each other; they haven’t established an emotional connection with each other.
Claudio’s lack of trust for Hero is first demonstrated when he believes Don John’s word that Don Pedro has wooed Hero for himself. Instead of going to confront Don Pedro about it, Claudio is easily immediately
convinced. Without an emotional connection, of course Claudio wouldn’t have faith in Hero. These situations also show that Claudio is very inexperienced and vulnerable.