BLOG 11

BLOG # 11

     Today I will be discussing a new play we are reading in my English 102 class.  The story is called "Much Ado About Nothing," written by, William Shakespeare and it reflects on a few topics: power, betrayal, manipulation, jealousy, and definitely LOVE.
     Beatrice is a strong woman who is not afraid to say what is on her mind.  Benedick is a clown.  He is arrogant and cocky and we learn in the story that Beatrice and him clash.  They just can not get along.  In Act 2.1, Don Pedro says that Beatrice would make "an excellent wife for Benedick," and Leonato tells him that "if they were but a week married, they would talk themselves mad." (265-7)  I agree with Don Pedro because Benedick needs a strong woman in his life to put him in his place.  Benedick likes to make fun of people and look down upon them, as he did to Beatrice on the beginning of the story. Beatrice did not stay shut when he would treat her this way.  She had a lot to say and they were constantly battling.  Once Benedick was fooled into believing that Beatrice was in love with him,  he treated her differently.  He respected her and gave her his love.
     Even though I agree with Don Pedro, a small part of me agrees with Leonato.  Just because Beatrice and Benedick are now in love and happy, they still have the same personalities.  I believe there will be plenty of battling between the two.  They both always want to be right, and it is hard for either one to give in.  At the end of the day Beatrice is the perfect woman for Benedick.  Only a strong woman could put up with what Benedick     has to give.