Relationship Between Claudio And Benedick

We re-contextualized our play in the 1980s, specifically in a bar in Manhattan, in New York. We chose this setting and time frame due to the fact that normally gentlemen during that time met in those kinds of locations. Additionally, New York was a city which flourished during the 1980s, which also took place in Italy during the 1580s. During that time people were living in the Elizabethan era and the age of Renaissance which were quite prosperous time periods for Italians. The play is related to this context because normally in the 80s, it was normal for men to discuss delicate matters in bars. Instead of Don Pedro being a noble from Italy, here he is an Italian-Brooklyn businessman who speaks using a different accent due to the fact that

Further beyond, Benedict is from Chicago given that the play he is from Padova, a city in Northern Italy. Lluis is Claudio. Claudio meets Benedick and welcomes him. Claudio tells Benedick about the challenge proposed by Leonato and Antonio, thus despising them. Claudio also looks forward to the fact that Benedick came, believing that he’ll improve his state of mind. He later suggests that Benedick changes his mood and tone due to the fact that at first he is not cheerful. Following that, Claudio is accused of having murdered Hero by worsening her reputation and challenges him to a fight which he doesn’t take seriously. In the end, he understands that Benedick’s request for a duel is serious. In order to

He transfers from somebody who detests to woman to a person who would do anything for romance. Some evidence showcasing his change in behavior can be seen when he says, “Do me right, or I will protest your cowardice. You have killed a sweet lady, and her death shall fall heavy on you. Let me hear from you” (5.i.144-146). This demonstrates he’s changed his attitude towards Claudio. One of the many themes portrayed in this part of the scene is age and respect. At the start of the occurrence, Claudio explains to Benedick that they were challenged by Antonio and Leonato who are two old men “without teeth” according to him. This essentially means that age doesn’t seem to change people's’ attitude, particularly Claudio’s. He regards age as a sign of weakness, not a reason for dignity. Another time this theme is observed is at the end of Benedick’s presence in our performance is when Benedick says, “For my lord Lackbeard there, he and I shall meet” (5.i.185-186). In Elizabethan English, “Lackbeard” refers to a person whose face resembles that of a baby. Essentially, Benedick is claiming that Claudio doesn’t possess masculine qualities. Another significant theme is loyalty and trust. In this snippet of the scene, Claudio isn’t faithful to Benedick. Benedick feels very miserable and angry, but Claudio isn’t able to realize that. He can’t comprehend