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Jamie Warner-Lynn's avatar

I realise that I am very late to the party, but can you tell me why it is necessary for the Prince to woo Hero on Claudio's behalf? Is it just a plot device?

Henry Oliver's avatar

He’s the wing man. Standard stuff. Masks are the same—easier to talk to a girl without her seeing you.

Jamie Warner-Lynn's avatar

Now that I understand!

Henry Oliver's avatar

Shakespeare is very good at that sort of ordinary life