Act 4, Scenes 1-2

Scene 1

1. When the Friar asks Claudio if he wants to marry Hero, what does Claudio reply? Why is this a very dramatic moment in the play?

2. What does Claudio say to Leonato? Why does he order Leonato to take his daughter back?

3. What proof does Claudio have of his accusation? Who supports him in his accusation?

4. What does Hero do?

5. Who leaves the stage at this point?

6. What do Beatrice, Benedick, Leonato and the friar begin to suspect?

7. What does the Friar suggest?

8. Left alone with Beatrice, what does Benedick confess?  What does Beatrice reply? What must Benedick do to prove his love?

Scene 2

1. Who do Dogberry and the Watch question? What does the Sexton work out from Borachio and Conrade’s reply?

2. What do we learn about Don John in this scene?