There are two visions of marriage in the play: the first one, characterized by Hero and Claudio, is a positive vision: Although their story is supposed to be the main plot of the play, they are two passive characters in love, ready to get married to one another without any misunderstanding. The second aspect the matrimonial institution takes, is characterized by Benedick and Beatrice. Their relationship is a lot more complex since they both have very strong personalities and they both fear marriage will trap their identities. Beatrice would "rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me."(I,1.123); and Benedick " will not be sworn but love may transform me to an oyster..." (II, 3. 22,23). In Brannagh's film it is more this second vision of marriage that is emphasized. A lot of Hero's text has been deleted,

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