Much Ado Review

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Across
  1. 4. This character has a relationship with Margaret that is used to deceive Don Pedro and Claudio
  2. 6. The play begins with the end of this type of armed conflict between states; Beatrice and Benedick carry on a metaphorical version of this with their words at the beginning of the play.
  3. 9. This character proposes to Beatrice at one point but is gently refused
  4. 10. This strong female character is often described as having a really sharp tongue
  5. 12. Benedick challenges this character to a duel for his slander of Hero
  6. 14. The governor of Messina and father of Hero, this character seems to be easily persuaded by others
  7. 16. This Italian city is the setting of the play
  8. 17. The place where this play was probably first performed
  9. 18. This genre of literature usually ends with many deaths; this play comes close to ending in this way
  10. 19. The author of this play
Down
  1. 1. This character tries to ruin the lives of others because he is deeply unhappy
  2. 2. This character comes up with the idea that Hero should pretend to have died in order to save her reputation
  3. 3. This quick-witted character overhears his friends talking about Beatrice’s love for him
  4. 5. This character often says the exact opposite of what he really means
  5. 7. Having this strong emotion is denied by Beatrice and Benedick, but they seem to have been lying to themselves about it
  6. 8. This event was ruined by accusations of Hero’s infidelity; Two take place at the end of the play
  7. 11. This genre of literature, especially in pre-modern times, usually ended in many weddings
  8. 13. This character trait of being quick-witted and good with words defines the two central characters of the play
  9. 15. This idea of concealing or misrepresenting the truth is one of the major themes of the play
  10. 20. This character is falsely accused of infidelity before her wedding