Question

Which line from paragraphs 3–9 best supports the theme?

(3) And Benedick hastily concealed himself, as Don Pedro, Claudio, and Leonato approached, followed by some musicians.

(4) "Come, shall we hear this music?" said Don Pedro, seating himself on a bench within earshot of the arbour. "See you where Benedick has hidden himself?" he added in a low voice.

(5) "Oh, very well, my lord," answered Claudio. "When the music is ended, we will give him something to think about..."

(6) Come hither, Leonato," said Don Pedro, when the young musician had retired. "What was it that you told me of to-day—that your niece Beatrice was in love with Signor Benedick?"

(7) "Go on," whispered Claudio. "We shall catch our bird. I did never think that lady would have loved any man," he added aloud, for Benedick's benefit.

(8) "No, nor I neither," said Leonato; "but it is most wonderful that she should so doat on Signor Benedick, whom she has in all outward behaviour always seemed to abhor."

(9) "Is it possible? Sits the wind in that corner?" murmured the astonished Benedick in his hiding-place.

Answer 1

The line from paragraphs 3-9 that best supports the theme is: "No, nor I neither," said Leonato; "but it is most wonderful that she should so doat on Signor Benedick, whom she has in all outward behaviour always seemed to abhor."

Step-by-step explanation:

The line from paragraphs 3-9 that best supports the theme is: "No, nor I neither," said Leonato; "but it is most wonderful that she should so doat on Signor Benedick, whom she has in all outward behaviour always seemed to abhor." This line supports the theme by showing the surprise and disbelief of Leonato that Beatrice could be in love with Benedick, despite her outward behavior towards him. It highlights the unexpected nature of love and how it can change people's perceptions and behaviors.