Worksheet on Much Ado About Nothing: Beatrice & Benedick in a Dystopian Future
English
Year 9
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~14 mins
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A worksheet exploring Beatrice and Benedick's characters through a dystopian lens, including a substantial extract from Shakespeare's original text and creative writing tasks.
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Worksheet on Much Ado About Nothing: Beatrice & Benedick in a Dystopian Future
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Introduction and Extract
Act II, Scene I: Leonato's Garden
BEATRICE: I wonder that you will still be talking, Signior Benedick; nobody marks you.
BENEDICK: What, my dear lady Disdain! Are you yet living?
(They converse, exchanging witty insults and banter.)
BEATRICE: I pray you, is Signior Mountanto returned from the wars or no?
BENEDICK: I know none of that name, lady; there was none such in the army of any sort.
BEATRICE: What is he that you ask for, niece?
LEONATO: My cousin means Signior Benedick of Padua.
BENEDICK: I pray you, is Signior Benedick returned from the wars or no?
LEONATO: I know none of that name, lady; there was none such in the army of any sort.
BEATRICE: What is he that you ask for, niece?
LEONATO: My cousin means Signior Benedick of Padua.
(They continue their banter, revealing their sharp wit and complex relationship.)
1.
Identify and explain one literary device used in the extract that highlights the characters' relationship.
[2 marks]2.
How does Shakespeare portray the relationship between Beatrice and Benedick through their dialogue?
[2 marks]B
Creative Writing Task: Reimagining in a Dystopian Future
Write a short scene (150-200 words) where Beatrice and Benedick meet in a dystopian future setting. They could be survivors or rebels. Use the original characters' personalities as inspiration but adapt their dialogue and environment to this new context.
1.
Create a dialogue between Beatrice and Benedick in a dystopian world where trust is scarce. Your scene should include at least two literary devices.
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Checklist for your creative scene:
- Reflect the distinctive personalities of Beatrice and Benedick.
- Set the scene clearly in a dystopian environment.
- Include at least two literary devices (e.g., metaphor, irony).
- Use dialogue to reveal character and tension.
- Keep the tone sharp and witty where appropriate.
[4 marks]C
Analysis of Language and Character
Analyse how Shakespeare’s language in the extract reflects the personalities of Beatrice and Benedick. Focus on their use of wit and irony.
1.
Identify one example of irony in the extract and explain its significance.
[2 marks]2.
Describe how Shakespeare’s word choice in the dialogue contributes to the characters’ portrayal as witty and clever.
[2 marks]D
Discussion Question
Discuss how the themes of love and mistrust in the extract could be applied to relationships in a dystopian society. Write 3-4 sentences.
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How might the relationship between Beatrice and Benedick change in a dystopian future where trust is rare? Briefly justify your answer.
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- 12/31/2025
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