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Benedick's change of character in Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing. Choose ONE question. This is the alternative essay question in the Much Ado About Nothing section and does not provide a printed extract.
How does Shakespeare present Benedick's change of character in Much Ado About Nothing? Explore at least two moments from the play to support your ideas.
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What a strong answer needs
- 1 bachelor wit
- 2 turning moments
- 3 serious defender
- 4 language
- 5 comedy context
Why this answer loses marks
Saying Benedick simply changes because he falls in love, without analysing how Shakespeare presents that change.
The trap is cause-only explanation: the answer needs moments, language and dramatic presentation.