In Much Ado about Nothing Shakespeare uses effective language such as imagery to show the feelings and different moods of the characters. Shakespeare expresses the feelings of his characters by using dramatic stage actions and poetic meaningful word

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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Act 4 Scene 1, lines 251 to 305

Act 5 Scene 4, lines 72 to 125

HOW DOES SHAKESPEARE USE LANGUAGE TO SHOW THE DIFFERENT MOODS AND FEELINGS OF THE CHARACTER IN THESE EXTRACTS?

In ‘Much Ado about Nothing’ Shakespeare uses effective language such as imagery to show the feelings and different moods of the characters. Shakespeare expresses the feelings of his characters by using dramatic stage actions and poetic meaningful words to stress there emotions.

“Oh that I were a man, I would eat his heart in a market place”

She will bring forth this line in a strong powerful voice while her hands are in fists and her teeth are gritting. This line shows me Beatrice’s aggression and shows me that Beatrice is frustrated that she is unable to take revenge herself she is trying to manipulate Benedick into being the man that will challenge Claudio for her. At this stage the mood of the atmosphere has changed form downfall of her cousin’s pride to the revenge of Claudio.

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In Act 4 Scene 1 Benedick is ready to show his affection. He is strong-minded that he loves her, wants him to gain her trust and is certain that she loves him back.

“By my sword, Beatrice, thou lovest me”

The quote shows me that the language used here is stating that Benedick is determined to be with her and do anything to be with her. As well as explaining the ides of his sword resembling to an oath. He is swearing for certain that she loves him. His question turns into a statement. By doing this he must deliver ...

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