[and] That Benedick loves Beatrice so entirely? Benedick’s automatic response in, II.iii 203 was, “Love me? Why, it must be requited III.i 38!” This was the confirmation that Benedick needed, whether he knew it or not. Beatrice’s response was similar III.i 113 And, Benedick, love on; I will requite thee (III.i 113) , Even though she was still evasive toward Benedick she eventually gave in. After that, they both changed significantly in order to requite their
[and] That Benedick loves Beatrice so entirely? Benedick’s automatic response in, II.iii 203 was, “Love me? Why, it must be requited III.i 38!” This was the confirmation that Benedick needed, whether he knew it or not. Beatrice’s response was similar III.i 113 And, Benedick, love on; I will requite thee (III.i 113) , Even though she was still evasive toward Benedick she eventually gave in. After that, they both changed significantly in order to requite their