Something there is that doesn't love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the s
un; And makes gaps even two can pass abreast. The work of hunters is another thing: I have come after them and made repair Where they have left not one stone on a stone, But they would have the rabbit out of hiding, To please the yelping dogs. The gaps I mean, No one has seen them made or heard them made, But at spring mending-time we find them there. Whom does the speaker blame for the gaps in the wall?
The speaker is talking about the water. During winter, the water enters the cracks and freezes and expands. It breaks the stone and makes cracks and when the water melts the holes are bigger. What he is describing is mechanical weathering which is common in nature.
Claudio – is the lover of Hero and is also a soldier.
Benedick – Is a friend of Don Pedro and Claudio. He is also a heroic soldier.
Beatrice – Is the niece of Leonato.
Hero – Is the Daughter of Leonato.
Don John – Born out of wedlock, he is brother of John Pedro.
Explanation:
Don Pedro is also friend of Claudio and plays a major role in life of Hero and Claudio. He is quick to believe people and ends up putting himself into trouble.
Claudio is the soldier working along with Don Pedro. He is in love with Hero. When he returns from war, he hears and believes the rumors about Hero’s unfaithfulness and is quick to take revenge on Hero.
Benedick has a good sense of humor and is witty. He is aware of Beatrice love towards him. He is portrayed as a woman hater, who is bent on not marrying, but it not afraid to change his mind when he realizes Beatrice’s love towards him.
Beatrice is portrayed as opinionated and is not afraid to speak her mind. Once in love with Benedick is now quite apathetic towards him and is often against him trying to put him down with her words and sarcastic comments.
She is also cousin to Beatrice. Portrayed as having a comely character, she is also generous. She falls victim of Don John’s plot and goes against Don Pedro and Claudio- her lover. She is also portrayed as easily forgiving Claudio after he repents for calling her unfaithful.
Since he is the illegitimate child, he has not access to the family’s wealth and hence is against his brother. He plays the role of a villain and plots a conspiracy against Hero and Claudio.
