https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo In MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, what is Shakespeare telling us about human nature- about what we want/need to be happy in a relationship? Is he correct? Compose a journal response that backs up your reasoning. Feel encouraged to link any images that help you communicate your points. Also, BE SURE to comment on at least two other responses. en-us 2022-01-13 18:41:26 UTC 2026-02-03 12:47:32 UTC hello@padlet.com 22chacel https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000311846 I feel as though Shakespeare is trying to tell us that our expectations may deceive us. We may believe that we need a picture perfect relationship like Benedick in the beginning of the play, when in reality he is completely happy with Beatrice. Shakespeare shows that in order to be in a successful relationship you have to take the flaws and see the beauty in them. Both Benedick and Beatrice were talking about their perfect spouse, an unattainable submissive person who would mold to every whim. This is unreasonable. When both characters are able to push aside their doubt and play into Don Pedro's tricks they realize it takes two people who put in effort and work to make a relationship actually work. I believe that no one is perfect, and that it takes effort to work with your significant other in order to communicate effectively and be able to push past issues, and that seems to be what Shakespeare is communicating as well.]]> 2022-01-19 13:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000311846 22tiernanm https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000317943 Shakespeare is telling us that we need genuine communication and honesty with trust in a relationship. In this, Shakespeare is correct.  Many, if not all of the problems that were caused could have been quickly solved or avoided entirely if there was enough communication. For example, the conflict between Claudio and Hero could've avoided if Claudio trusted Hero enough to believe her word and communicated with her instead of automatically assuming that she wronged him. In the case of Benedick and Beatrice, they show that genuine communication pays off in the end. Both of them communicate with each other in their feelings and problems which ends up helping them in the long run. ]]> 2022-01-19 13:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000317943 22petrarcag https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000323070 Shakespeare highlights how "we are only human" and are prone to making mistakes and how we can blow things out of proportion in the pursuit for clarity as we all communicate our emotion in different ways. To be happy in a relationship, there has to be effective communication skills, as dishonesty in feelings leads to turmoil and time wasted trying to protect what needs to be vulnerable to have an effective relationship. Even though the "love at first sight" can seem cliche, Hero and Claudio were able to be honest and vulnerable with each other, the idea relationship. The foil of Beatrice and Benedict were the undesirable circumstances of begin to suborn and dishonest. However, both relationships have aspects that are unreasonable, demonstrating that there is a balance in human relationships, unique to everyone. ]]> 2022-01-19 13:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000323070 22lavoies https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000324308 Shakespeare is telling us that you need to trust your partner, in all relationships, including friendship. Don John's schemes succeeded each time because Claudio didn't trust the other person. At the party, Claudio didn't trust Don Pedro's promise of getting Hero for him, and it was easy to drive a wedge between him and Claudio. The night before the wedding, it was easy to convince Claudio that Hero was cheating on him because he didn't trust her. It is important to trust the other person in any relationship, or it will fall apart quickly.]]> 2022-01-19 13:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000324308 22foleye https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000328558 I think Shakespeare is trying to tell us that our emotions might deceive us. Part of us wants the perfect relationship with all love and no sorrow. While the other part wants to arguing and the fighting. We might think we want something but in reality were searching for the other while suppressing how we really feel and might just be putting a front on to not get hurt. Beatrice did not want a relationship and wanted to be alone until she was pushed far enough in her emotions where she let her walls down and allows Benedict to love her]]> 2022-01-19 13:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000328558 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000333223 In the play MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Shakespeare pushes an agenda for equality. His characters in the play were crafted to either defy gender norms or to completely comply to them. These characters, despite being on completely opposite sides of the spectrum, were interested in each other by the end of the play. For example, Beatrice defies every gender norm in terms of her personality. She is bold and independent and frequently vocalizes her opinions against marriage and men as a whole. On the other hand, Benedick is a stubborn bachelor. He expresses his distaste for women frequently and strongly pushes himself and others not to get married, which was a more common opinion for men than women at the time. In the beginning of the play, it would be completely unexpected that the two would ever get married, especially to each other. However, as their friends unfold their plot to get them to fall for each other, their attraction gradually grows. Shakespeare uses Benedick and Beatrice to push the point that vulnerability is needed to bring two people together. Although both characters were stubborn in their ways, when they began to see the soft side of one another, despite their friends being the ones behind it, they began to let their walls down and fall for each other. Shakespeare argues that in order to build trust, one must be vulnerable. Regardless of how different two people may be, or how stubborn their opinions are, being vulnerable with one another can bring two people together enough to create a relationship.]]> 2022-01-19 13:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000333223 22smithj https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000334807 I believe that Shakespeare was correct in that he conveyed human nature throughout the play. Shakespeare presents the idea that communication and trust are both crucial factors in a relationship. Shakespeare presents this through both relationships of Beatrice and Bendick as well as Hero and Claudio. Benedick and Beatrice clearly both have strong feelings for each other. However, they were only able to be happy once these feelings were communicated. Additionally, a lack of trust in the relationship between Hero and Claudio nearly destroyed their relationship. However, this trust was restored later in the play leading to a strong relationship between Hero and Claudio.]]> 2022-01-19 13:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000334807 22lassahnc https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000339483 In Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare is trying to tell us that we tricked by our emotions, but we have to trust the people we love. In the play, Hero and Claudio were able to achieve a love for each other because they trusted one another. However, they also had an apparent lack of trust earlier in the play. The plays ending, with a strong relationship between the two, shows how trust or lack of it can either build or destroy relationships.]]> 2022-01-19 13:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000339483 22collinsp https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000340150 I believe Shakespeare illustrates a life where marriage is extremely important and a type of societal norm. It was expected for people to want "true love" and to experience happiness and bliss. However, Shakespeare shows that it is human nature to have feelings of distrust and sorrow. These feelings are needed to create a successful partnership as it allows individuals to develop trust and to grow together. Shakespeare defies these societal standards of a perfect marriage by showcasing the struggles individuals face through love and war. For example, Claudio is convinced his partner Hero has been unloyal to Claudio, influencing him to embarrass Hero at their wedding. Beatrice and Benedick also surpress their love with wits and snide comments. Despite the ups and downs of both relationships, the couples overcome their differences and connect in a way other than for marriage, but instead for love. ]]> 2022-01-19 13:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000340150 22bagleyc https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000341934 I believe that Shakespeare correctly presented the concepts of transparency and communication throughout the play. The idea of transparency and communication was clearly presented in the relationship between Hero and Claudia, as they both showed strong forms of connection and communication. They represented connections with each other throughout the entire play, but these connections only became apparent and evident when they opened up between each other, utilizing communication and trust. When the two individuals did not represent these strong forms of communication and trust, their relationship did not seem to work out, ultimately presenting the importance of trust and communication in a relationship. I believe that the representation of these virtues accurately convey human nature and the natural emotions between two individuals in a relationship. ]]> 2022-01-19 13:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000341934 22yeremiana https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000342306 Shakespeare presents the themes of love and marriage in the play. The expectation of the time is that women find true love and get married as it is part of their duty as a woman. Shakespeare uses the characters of Beatrice and Benedick to go against this social norm and show that love is about trust and it can be messy. He also uses Beatrice to show that woman want the right to choose their husband. In order to be happy in a relationship women should be able to "fit herself with her husband and not be fitted" (Medici). In this idea, I agree with Shakespeare and I think his view on love and marriage is correct; it is not perfect, it is messy and requires trust with your partner. ]]> 2022-01-19 13:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000342306 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000345483 In Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare is trying to tell us that communication is important in any and all relationships. One of the biggest conflicts of the play, Don John's scheme to ruin Claudio and Hero's relationship, is fed by the lack of communication between the two. Instead of directly talking to Hero about the issue, Claudio is so overcome with anger that he ruins Hero's reputation in front of everyone during their marriage. After the truth was revealed, and Claudio learned of his mistake, he chose to appeal to Hero and beg for forgiveness, leading to a happy ending. Communication is key to the success of any relationship, and necessary for both partners to be happy and healthy. ]]> 2022-01-19 13:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000345483 22gramajoc https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000346766 Shakespeare is telling us that the key to a happy relationship is communication and the ability to express one's feelings to their partner. In the play, we quickly see the feeling expressed of Claudio, which is mutual to Hero. However, in the contrary Shakespeare shows the relationship of two who don't express themselves and take much longer to realize their feelings about one another. In the end, their relationship is as strong as ever once they profess their love for each other. ]]> 2022-01-19 13:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000346766 22lancellottac https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000351599 Through Much Ado About Nothing, we are shown diversive types of romantic relationships- Claudio and Hero, and Beatrice and Benedick. One thing the two groups share though are the lack of communication about their feelings. Shakespeare uses this to show how common this is in our society, and how that heavily affects our relationships. The two couples are complete opposites from the way they get together to their own personalities. But they still go through a similar lack of sharing feelings, and helping each other. Hero's suspected infidelity led to the anger of Claudio and an initial ruined marriage for both. This could have been solved through talking and trust- something that seemed to lack in the relationship based on Claudio's reactions. Beatrice and Benedick have a lack of communication about their liking of each other. They wrote letters, obsessed over the other- but they still held up the idea that they hated the other. This caused them to go through half the play in an awkward state of tension. Genuine communication and not arguments could have allowed them to further develop this relationship before suddenly getting married by the end of the play. And the lack of asking friends or family for any opinions on the other, especially after they tease the idea that the other like them, also leads to this problem. We realize through these relationships that the couples dont trust each other- they simply might want to be married in order to feel happy, and THEN develop the relationship later. This is a crucial flaw. 

]]> 2022-01-19 13:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000351599 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000464464 Like many literary works composed by Shakespeare, various societal standards are challenged, one of the most popular ones being lack of trust and communication. This is displayed through plays like Othello, Macbeth, Much ado About Nothing, etc. In Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare showcases that in order to have a successful relationship, qualities like trust and communication must be present. The lack there of is displayed in the relationship between Claudio and Hero in the beginning events of the story, where chaos forms from falsified information and the absence of confrontation. Another source revealing the lack of communication is between Beatrice and Benedick when the confession of their love and admiration for one another is assisted by others due to their incapability of using communication. In conclusion, when the two relationships get their happy ending, it is through communication and trust which are the key components to a healthy and stable relationship which Shakespeare is trying to convey.]]> 2022-01-19 14:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000464464 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000519420 Shakespeare has showcased through Much Ado About Nothing, how in order to have a healthy relationship there must be trust and communication present for it to turn out successful. We see this in Claudio and Hero's relationship when his trust for her faded in seconds, almost tarnishing their relationship for good. It took rebuilding and communication for them both to connect in the end on a deeper and more meaningful level. The important of communication is also present in Benedick and Beatrice's relationship when the two spent more of their confrontations bickering and arguing with each other. When they finally had the urge to tell one another how they felt, they got married. All it takes is communicating ones feelings to prevent tensions and obstacles in a relationship. The development and progress made in a relationship comes from speaking and listening to one another. William Shakespeare does a significant job highlights importance of trust and communication throughout this play. ]]> 2022-01-19 14:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000519420 22hebertm3 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000768783 Love can be so complex, yet so simple. But to grasp how people react and process relationships, especially in writing and acting, can be an intricate process. Shakespeare understands many concepts outside of his era like feminism and the psychology of people. In a relationship, I've found that the first and foremost important thing is communication. While that is what many people say, it is the truth. Both parties must be willing to communicate their beliefs and intentions to each other and not be afraid of what the other may say or think. In some characters for Much Ado About Nothing, this is reflected well, especially Beatrice, a clear feminist of her time. However some characters simply roll over to societal standards like Hero. But from both characters we as an audience can learn that relationships need a push and a pull of exchanges, whether physical, communicative, or emotional. This flow of exchanges eventually builds trust, where both people learn about each other as the relationship grows more stable. Shakespeare understands this concept and sprinkles it into Much Ado About Nothing with comedic elements to give the audience a laugh while having them learn lessons about love. ]]> 2022-01-19 15:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2000768783 22dottors https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2001589750 In the recent play, Shakepeare is trying to tell us about human nature is that their needs to be a sense of trust and communication in order for a relationship to succeed in which I believe immensely. Throughout the play, we are able to see how trust is displayed between the two main relationships; Claudio and Hero, and Benedick and Beatrice. In the beginning, Claudio did not have trust in Hero, therefore believing someone else's word that Hero had cheated on him, and made a fool out of her in front of a large audience. Without trust, and the ability to tell each other your wants and needs, the relationship can fall apart as easily as it came together. However, with Benedick and Beatrice’s relationship, it took an entire play for them to confess their love for one another. Benedick and Beatrice were able to express themselves in terms of wants and needs, learn more about each other, and grow as friends before any serious relationship. Now as Benedick and Beatrice finally come together at the end of the play, the two’s relationship is stronger than ever. I believe that the communication and trust over the time period of the play helped Benedick and Beatrice create a bond that will last for a lifetime. 

]]> 2022-01-19 22:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2001589750 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2001973464 In Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", he demonstrates the art form of communication and trust while also having an equal balance of comedy. A big part of this film was viewing circumstances at surface level and not knowing the full story. The saying goes "Don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see." This saying applies to when Claudio believed that Hero had cheated on him. You may believe just because you see something (surface level) it is true, but in reality could mean something totally different. Such as Beatrice and Benedick's relationship. Anyone on the outside could see them bickering and immediately believe that they hate each other and argue. However, this outspokenness is actually beneficial to their relationship because they voice their opinions with each other and are not afraid to speak up.]]> 2022-01-20 04:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2001973464 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2003999902 Shakespeare gives off this strong theme of love throughout the play. We ¨expect¨ to see that the woman get married, because that´s whats expected of women. Woman are seen to have a sense of obedience, women fitting into that social norm. I partially agree with Shakespeare on finding love and the idea of ¨happily ever after¨, but not exactly to the extent on gender roles and how exactly they are perceived through plays.]]> 2022-01-20 23:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2003999902 22cabbabel https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2004059376 In Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", William makes it clear that above all else, open communication between individuals lead to the best relationships. Simply by having faith in one another can help people to feel good about being together. Human nature is odd and sometimes communication, which is needed, is lost. I believe that Shakespeare is right in that philosophy. Without communication, what connection is there? I'm know there is so much more to a relationship then communication but I believe Shakespeare is making it clear that core principle of any relationship should simply be talking.]]> 2022-01-21 00:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2004059376 22webbert https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2004913818 In Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", he portrays the clear message that honesty and communication is key to a healthy and happy relationship. Having faith and trust not only provides one's partner with a safe and happy feeling, but it can also do a lot of justice for oneself. He also challenges societal roles too by creating characters who don't necessarily fit the spot of those roles. ]]> 2022-01-21 12:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2004913818 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2005157515 These two characters, up until the very end, seem to hate each other. They constantly make digs at each other, pick on each other, and point out each other’s flaws. But strangely enough this is what brings them together in the end. They fall in love through their insults and digs at each other. 

Shakespeare does this purposely. He writes these two protagonists to have so much conflict between each other to make a strong statement on what loving relationships need. 

Strong lovers are able to see the issues with their significant other. This is how Benedict and Beatrice fall in love, they see how much attention the other gives to pointing out their flaws. All of their digs and insults are actually helpful criticism in the disguise of a spiteful attack. 

If this is not convincing enough, think about how you would feel if your significant other found no flaws about you, never pointing them out and supporting your character. You would not be able to see them like you would otherwise, and if it is someone you love telling you your flaws, you will feel compelled to fix yourself and become a better person. This is what Shakespeare is trying to tell us about love. 

For instance, looking at another Shakespeare story about love, - Othello - how does Desdemona support Othello and his foibles? Exactly, she doesn’t. She loves him, yet is blinded by that love too much to see his issues with self-doubt, trust, and heavy anxiety. If she had been able to see what his issues were and pointed them out to him, perhaps he could have been saved from Iago’s trickery. But that is up to speculation of course. The point is, lovers need to be able to see their significant other’s whole character, not just bits and pieces that are good and just. Otherwise, that person’s foibles will prevail over their character, as it seemingly did with Benedict before Beatrice came along and gave him a piece of her mind and vice versa. 

Everybody has issues, but those issues must be addressed by the ones they love and care about in order to have some sort of resolution. Shakespeare uses his couples in his plays to speak volumes about this matter, and Benedict and Beatrice, not having been written in a tragic setting, are the perfect subjects of analysis for this topic. ]]> 2022-01-21 14:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2005157515 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2005264368 Through Much Ado about Nothing, Shakespeare tells us that the key to a happy, loving relationship is trust and communication.  In the film, you are shown how Hero and Claudio's relationship is destroyed over a lie that Claudio wouldn't listen or communicate with Hero about. If he had talked to her, she could have told him the truth. In the end, he realizes his wrongs and they are back together again professing their love for one another. The message being portrayed is to have an open, clear relationship to be happy. I believe this to be correct because without trust and communication, there is no relationship. ]]> 2022-01-21 15:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2005264368 22palumbow https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2007647585 Although miscommunication and misinformation are utilized for comedic purposes throughout Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", their usage in the central plot of the play illustrates (albeit in unrealistically dramatic fashion) the importance of effective communication in both romantic and platonic relationships. The situations that lead to a lack of communication between our main characters may be somewhat far-fetched, but the same advice one would give in their situations is still applicable to the relationships of the real world. When in a situation that causes negative emotions towards someone with whom one has a relationship, if that person is trusted and respected they deserve to be asked to explain the scenario first. In many cases, exemplified by those in the play, the initial negative appearance may be entirely different from the reality of the situation. Instead of rashly acting as if the initial appearance is the entire story, one should ascertain further detail if they value their relationship with those involved. "Much Ado About Nothing" demonstrates exaggerated potential outcomes of being overly quick in casting away trust in friends and loved ones, the last-minute saves employed to ensure a classically-positive ending also serving to contrast the former with the benefits of reserving judgement until a full case has been presented.]]> 2022-01-23 23:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/rgqydbcg27mastvo/wish/2007647585