3.2.1

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Act 1, Scene 2

Antonio, Leonato’s brother, mistakenly believes that Don Pedro intends to woo Hero for himself.

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Misunderstanding

  • This is the first of many misunderstandings in the play that are typical of a Shakespearean comedy.
  • Leonato is unsure whether the information is reliable, telling Antonio “We will hold it as a dream till it appear itself”.
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“dream”

  • However, the use of “dream” could also imply that this potential marriage could be of significant benefit to Leonato.
  • He decides to inform Hero of this news, just in case.

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