They say they will not tell Benedick, since he will only mock poor Beatrice. They proceed to praise Beatrice for all her virtues, then leave to lay a similar trap for Beatrice. From his 'hiding' place, Benedick falls prey to the scheme. He is convinced of Beatrice's passion and is persuaded by the praises of the men that she is an excellent woman. He decides he loves her in return. As he is about to leave, Beatrice comes to ask him to dinner, a task that Hero has sent her to do.
She tells Benedick the invitation is offered against her will. Thinking this is just her way of protecting her vulnerable feelings, Benedick accepts graciously. He goes off with Beatrice, having imagined himself in love with her and she with him, having not yet been tricked into falling in love. If he be sad, he wants money. PRINCE There is no appearance of fancy in him, unless 30 it be a fancy that he hath to strange disguises, as to be a Dutchman today, a Frenchman tomorrow, or in the shape of two countries at once, as a German from the waist downward, all slops, and a Spaniard from the hip upward, no doublet.
Unless he have a 35 fancy to this foolery, as it appears he hath, he is no fool for fancy, as you would have it appear he is. What should that bode? Leonato notes that Benedick looks sadder, but Claudio thinks he's lovesick.
The other guys snort at that. The guys still don't take him seriously. Prince Don Pedro says there's no sign he's in love unless you count his goofy outfit. Apparently Benedick is kind of spiffed up. Exactly, Claudio says. It's love. He has all the classic signs. He's been taking greater care in his appearance, cleaning the lint off his fedora. The guys also notice that he has been to the barber for a haircut— hair was used to stuff tennis balls back then—that's what that line is about.
For the which I hear what they say of him. Conclude, conclude, he is in love. I warrant, one that 60 knows him not. I have studied eight or nine wise words to speak to you, which these hobby-horses must not hear. Another sign Benedick is in love? He's started wearing cologne. Plus he's sad, he's washing his face more, and he's wearing some kind of make-up. Then Claudio says, "I know someone who loves him. He adds that the girl who loves Benedick will die for him. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser.
Parents Home Homeschool College Resources. Study Guide. By William Shakespeare. Previous Next. Claudio volunteers to come with him, but Don Pedro points out that Claudio will have more interesting things to do on his wedding night.
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