Much Ado About Nothing, Act 5, Scene 4 summary
Act 5, Scene 4 of 17 · 5 min to read the scene
In Act 5, Scene 4, Hero reveals that she is alive after Claudio agrees to marry the masked woman presented to him, and their wedding can proceed. Benedick and Beatrice accept marriage when their poems expose their love, while news of John's capture interrupts the celebration.
What happens
- Leonato arranges Hero's masked appearance, while Benedick obtains his approval and the friar's help to marry Beatrice.
- Claudio accepts the masked bride before seeing her face, and Hero reveals herself alive and innocent.
- Benedick and Beatrice deny strong feelings until Claudio and Hero produce their handwritten declarations of love.
- Benedick kisses Beatrice, accepts marriage despite possible mockery, and drops his threat against Claudio.
- A messenger announces John's capture, but Benedick postpones discussing punishment and calls for music; the company dances.
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In this scene
What to notice
Benedick openly accepts his changed attitude toward marriage. He refuses to let his earlier statements or other people's jokes control his choice.
Quick check
What exposes Benedick's and Beatrice's love despite their denials?
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