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From "Much Ado about Nothing" by Shakespeare, William
Hero
Leonato's daughter, falsely accused of infidelity.
Core Belief
"Hero believes in the importance of upholding societal expectations for women, particularly chastity and obedience."
Worldview
Hero sees the world through a lens of innocence and trust. She is devastated by the false accusations against her and struggles to understand the betrayal.
Personality
Hero is presented as gentle, innocent, and obedient. She is quiet and demure, embodying the ideal of a virtuous young woman in her society. She endures her public humiliation with grace and forgiveness.
In Their Own Words
"I do."
"None, my lord."
"O, God defend me! how am I beset! What kind of catechizing call you this?"
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