The "wedding" scene is an awkward situation for everyone in attendance. This is especially true for those who are directly involved and connected to those who were supposed to be wed. Benedick may have had the hardest decision/reaction to make because of his placement with all involved. On one hand his "brothers" leave the wedding shunning Hero and her entire family, but what about Beatrice? What would come of him acting in unison with his "brothers"? If Benedick were to have an aside during the shunning of Hero, it would go something like this...
Is it true? Could Hero be capable of committing such an act while betrothed? Nay. I thinkest she be fair and true. Look at her. She is shocked to her core. The love in her eyes while looking at Claudio would never permit such an act. Tis the same eye I give to mine Beatrice. Don Pedro be princely in manner but to think this? I have followed his lead for so long. Could it be the bastard? Don Pedro would never suspect him. It is his manner to stir the pot with trouble and spread this slanderous truth. Their tongues cut deep in the family's name. They must be sure of it. What to do? How to act? Nay, Hero's colour is still there. What of my Beatrice? Oh, how her heart must burn with hatred for the prince and his follower's. Yet, if they speak the truth, could Beatrice have committed the same sin? Fie on it! I shan't be blinded by these fool's. My heart knows whats true. I mustn't fall for this trickery. Beatrice will need me. Leonato will need me. I must keep my wits about me. Let my brethren curse me as well. If I were to leave, Beatrice will look upon me with the same eyes she looks upon the others. I must take my stand. My love must be proved true now. I will do what the situation calls for and help my beloved. She will know today what I feel through my actions. There will be a time when the truth will come to light. Til then...
Here's a cute video I found of Beatrice and Benedick on YouTube. Give it like 30 seconds and then turn up the volume!!
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LOVE the video! And the entry is very perceptive: one of the qulities of B & B is that they can see through the lies and deceit (except, perhaps, when it comes to themselves) and Benedick, not having seen the "proof" of Hero's disloyalty, cannot imagine she would be so.
Wonderful blog, I sure could have used jsut a bit of your nack of Old English.
It's pretty good, but I don't know if Benedict is comfortable enough with his own feelings to as be perceptive of feelings of love among others. He has love "sickness" because he is still grappling with it and I think that it is not until Beatrice puts the odis on him that he has determined what he'll do.
I like your take on Benedick.
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