Claudio

I went and saw the play on Friday and after seeing I couldn't help but feel sorry for Claudio. In class we pretty much down talked him but now I really don't really see him as a idiot just a victim. Sure he accused Hero of being unfaithful in public, but take inconsideration of the situation. He was tricked rather convincingly and think about it, it you saw your fiancee with another man you would be ticked and more likely to act irrationally than rationally. Also in that day and age I get the feeling that if you where accused of a crime you where guilty until proven innocent.

Also some of you got after Claudio for accepting to marry Leonato's niece, but after reading and see the play if makes more sense as to why he did that. Since Claudio had falsely accused Hero he had a duty to put right the wrong that he had done, also because of this false accusation he had not only tarnished Leonato's name but also his. To remedy these problems a wedding would be most acceptable, also doing this would silence the towns people and their talk and put the families back in good views with the people. Now after really understanding the situation I don't really see what the problem is.