Edexcel GCSE English Literature · 1ET0
Paper 1
Revise: Appearance and realityNot every disguise hides evil, and not everyone who speaks wisely acts wisely.
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GCSE English Literature · key term
Clothing, behaviour or a changed identity used to prevent others from recognising someone.
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Paper 1
Revise: Appearance and realityNot every disguise hides evil, and not everyone who speaks wisely acts wisely.
Paper 2
A change in outward appearance used to conceal someone's identity or make them appear to be someone else.
For a whole-play essay, connect early disguise, the middle acts’ staged overhearing and the final revelations rather than retelling the plot.
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At the masked dance in Act 2 Scene 1, disguise makes identities uncertain. Don Pedro carries out his plan to woo Hero for Claudio, but Don John tells Claudio that the prince wants her for himself. Claudio, pretending to be Benedick, believes that he is hearing information not intended for him.
Component 1
A false appearance or concealed identity, often created through clothing or a mask.
Revise: Deception and appearancesDon Pedro uses disguise and staged conversations to bring lovers together. His brother Don John uses similar methods to break Claudio and Hero apart. Later, Friar Francis proposes another deception to protect Hero and encourage remorse.