Compare and Contrast the Relationship between Hero and Claudio, and Benedick and Beatrice in "Much Ado About Nothing"

One of the most important aspects in "Much Ado About Nothing" is the story of love. It is often the basis for what transpires throughout the play and can most easily be seen through the relationships between Hero and Claudio, and Benedick and Beatrice. During the play the reader learns a lot about these couples as well as how they possess some of the same relationship traits whilst still seeing the obvious disparities between them.
Benedick and Beatrice represent a "love/hate" relationship. They share many things in common and both are cynical of love and marriage. …