Much Ado is supposed to be the story of Claudio and Hero. But really, Beatrice and Benedict take over right from the beginning. They have everything going for them: looks, wit, comedy, and high drama. And Benedict is a real man- he doesn't rely on anybody else's opinion or on Don Pedro's intervention to get him his girl. Claudio, on the other hand, is such a boy. No wonder nobody remembers Claudio/Hero.
Of course, it's also more uncomfortable to think of them... one wonders if one shouldn't pull aside Hero and ask her, "Really? Aren't you settling for less? Why not wait a bit to find someone who is a bit more mature?"
I had watched the Kenneth Branagh version some time ago. But I really like this modern retelling.
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This is the book Dhriti had for her recent exams .Both of us had fun with all the dialogues especially Cluadio. who is depicted so weak .
There is a short story by Jeffrey Archer -lost love -I think, based on the Characters of Beatrice and Benedict
I'm awed that kids learn up entire Shakespeare books by the time they are 18 or 19, and very impressed with Dots!
I must read this Jeffrey Archer book. Thanks for the suggestion!
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