7.3.1

Summary

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Act 5, Scene 3

Claudio makes good on his promise to clear Hero’s name, hanging a memorial on her family tomb.

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Blank verse

  • This is a serious, sombre scene, written entirely in blank verse.
  • This helps illustrate the sincerity of Claudio’s words, continuing his redemption as the play draws towards its denouement.

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1Key Terminology

2Structure & Form

3Act 1: Plot Summary

4Act 2: Plot Summary

5Act 3: Plot Summary

5.1Act 3, Scene 1

5.2Act 3, Scene 2

5.3Act 3, Scene 3

5.4Act 3, Scene 4

5.5Act 3, Scene 5

6Act 4: Plot Summary

7Act 5: Plot Summary

7.1Act 5, Scene 1

7.2Act 5, Scene 2

7.3Act 5, Scene 3

7.4Act 5, Scene 4

8Key Themes

9Recap: Main Quotes

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