Choose character Benedick from Much Ado About Nothing and create a playlist of songs for key scenes, with explanations of how each song mirrors the scene or character.
For the play Much Ado About Nothing, let's choose the character Benedick. Here are five key scenes that Benedick appears in along with a playlist of songs that he would listen to after each scene:
Scene 1: Benedick overhears that Beatrice is in love with him. Song: "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye ft. Kimbra. This song mirrors the scene because it reflects Benedick's initial disbelief and confusion about Beatrice's feelings.
Scene 2: Benedick and Beatrice engage in a witty banter. Song: "Love Story" by Taylor Swift. This song mirrors the scene as it captures the playful and sarcastic nature of Benedick and Beatrice's relationship.
Scene 3: Benedick agrees to challenge Claudio to a duel. Song: "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor. This song mirrors the scene as Benedick shows determination and resilience in the face of adversity.
Scene 4: Benedick overhears remarks about Beatrice's love for him. Song: "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette. This song mirrors the scene as it captures Benedick's anger and betrayal.
Scene 5: Benedick professes his love for Beatrice. Song: "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles. This song mirrors the scene as it portrays Benedick's transformation from a skeptic to a hopeless romantic.
In the slideshow, you can present key lines from each scene and lyrics from the chosen songs to illustrate the connection between the scenes and the songs chosen.