Both of the names of these 2 lovers in a Shakespeare play come from latin words for “Blessed”

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Today’s Final Jeopardy

Both of the names of these 2 lovers in a Shakespeare play come from latin words for “Blessed”

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Beatrice and Benedick

Final Jeopardy Explanation

Beatrice and Benedick from Shakespeare’s play “Much Ado About Nothing” both come from latin words for “blessed”.

The name Beatrice comes from the Latin name Beatrix, which means “she who makes happy” or “bringer of joy”. It’s derived from the Latin verb “beare”, which means “to bless”.

The name Benedick, on the other hand, comes from the Latin name Benedictus, which means “blessed”. This name is derived from the Latin verb “benedicere”, which means “to bless” or “to speak well of”.

Beatrice and Benedick are central characters in the play, and their relationship is characterized by witty banter and a mutual aversion to love and marriage. Their friends, perceiving the latent affection between them, hatch a plan to trick each into believing the other is secretly in love with them. They are initially antagonistic towards each other, but they are tricked into confessing their love for each other.

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