Beatrice
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Beatrice is a sharp-witted, independent, and outspoken heroine in Shakespeare’s comedy "Much Ado About Nothing," known for her lively banter and reluctant romance with Benedick.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Shakespearean character
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fictional character ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Much Ado About Nothing NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| attitudeTowardMarriageAtEnd | accepting ⓘ |
| attitudeTowardMarriageAtStart | dismissive ⓘ |
| createdBy | William Shakespeare NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dramaticFunction |
comic heroine
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commentator on gender roles ⓘ foil to Benedick ⓘ romantic lead ⓘ |
| engagesIn |
lively banter
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verbal sparring ⓘ wordplay ⓘ |
| firstKnownPerformanceYearApprox | 1598–1599 GENERATED ⓘ |
| firstPerformanceCentury | 17th century ⓘ |
| genreOfWork | comedy ⓘ |
| hasBeenPortrayedBy |
Catherine Tate
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Emma Thompson NERFINISHED ⓘ Joss Whedon’s 2012 film cast member Amy Acker NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCousin | Hero NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasGender | female ⓘ |
| hasReluctantRomanceWith | Benedick GENERATED ⓘ |
| hasRomanticRelationshipWith | Benedick NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTrait |
emotionally guarded
ⓘ
independent ⓘ intelligent ⓘ lively ⓘ outspoken ⓘ sarcastic ⓘ sharp-witted ⓘ skeptical about romance ⓘ witty ⓘ |
| isNieceOf | Leonato NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | Early Modern English NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| medium | play ⓘ |
| notableScene |
demanding that Benedick “Kill Claudio” in Act 4
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overhearing scene where she is tricked into believing Benedick loves her ⓘ “merry war” of words with Benedick in Act 1 ⓘ |
| relationshipDynamicWithBenedick | from mockery to mutual love GENERATED ⓘ |
| residesIn | Messina NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
critique of patriarchal norms
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female independence ⓘ female wit ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfFiction | Renaissance Italy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| workAuthor | William Shakespeare NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| workForm | stage play ⓘ |
| workTitle | Much Ado About Nothing NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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