Much Ado About Nothing Act 2

Scene 1

1. They are having a ball and wearing masks throughout and throughout the scene they each steal each others identity - Claudio becomes Benedick and Don Pedro becomes Claudio.
2. Don John creates the plot that Don Pedro is trying to steal Hero for himself. What does Don John hope to accomplish from this?
3. Beatrice tries to get Hero to not listen to Leonato all the time
   
4. The fact that both Claudio and Benedick go to the Don Pedro could show friendship
5. Why does Beatrice have more Power.
6. Masks are a hidden identity. Could this have  foreshadowing side to the story?
7. Don John does'nt wear a mask, was he not invited?
8. When Beatrice tries to get Hero to not follow her father, could this be showing a hatred to the male dominance that was around in there time.
9. Claudio has a mood like a switch.

Many of Benedick's and Beatrice's are in jest but the saying is that there is truth in jest however Don John's motives seem to be of a more sinister kind.
The pace slows down whenever Don John is involved in a scene.
We find out that Beatrice and Benedick have previously been going out, could be significant and can explain why they have banter and could see that there is possibly real meaning behind what they say. Beatrice makes a comment about Don John giving her heartburn possibly showing the groups feelings toward Don John and also could be explaining how he feels when they feel like that towards him.

Scene 2

1. In this scene Don John and Borachio make a plan that Borachio will win over Magaret and make her dress as Hero and get Claudio to see it before the wedding to ruin it.
2. Don John shows his hatred for whatever pleases count Claudio or Don Pedro.
3. Slow paced with Don John in it again.

Scene 3

1. Benedick is confused to how a woman can change Claudio's behavior so much.
2. Don Pedro, Claudio and Leonato make their own plan to get Beatrice and Benedick together by talking about how Beatrice loves Benedick where Benedick can overhear them.
3. Benedick seems to be in love as soon as she hears that Beatrice is also in love with her. Could this be that the feelings he might of previously had with him never went away?
4. Why do the three men feel it necessary to make Beatrice and Benedick a couple.
5.  This scene is very fast and very funny however their is seriousness there to, the group is manipulating Benedick's mind just like Don John is about to do.