Act 3 Scene 2- Transformation
Deception

1. According to Claudio and Pedro Benedick has changed since we last saw him in his physical appearance. He has changed his clothing, Don Pedro states 'strange disguises' highlighting this he also says 'German from the waist downward'. One may infer that this is to impress Beatrice as he is in love with her. Benedick has shaved his beard which Claudio draws upon using wit saying 'the barber's man hath been seen with him'. This physical transformation is a way of Benedick finally confessing his love for Beatrice. However, he denies this claiming he has 'a toothache'. It could be concluded that through his transformation he is slipping into the ideal of institutionalized love. 

2. Don John uses deferential language in order to make the impact of his revelation about Hero all the more devastating. He uses phrases like 'if your leisure served' and 'if it please you', these make him appear sympathetic and resentful for what he is about to reveal, yet he feels Claudio must be told. However, as the reader we know this is not the case. It makes Claudio appear superior to him thus making it more tragic and believable. Don John states 'too long a talking of' implying he does not want to discuss a woman and that he is shameful for bringing it into the topic of conversation. It makes the deception more hurtful.

3. Claudio immediately announces he will shame Hero at the wedding. He does this in order to repair his reputation and credibility. He cannot be seen to be weak and hurt by her actions so instead he had devised a cruel plan in order to humiliate her in front of everyone. These actions may depict attitudes surrounding institutionalized love in Shakespeare time. He has suddenly decided he does not love her and this dispute cannot be solved- love always has to be perfect or it is avoided. It shows a very black and white view point, this may represent Shakespeare's personal opinions.