An aristocratic soldier who has recently been fighting under Don Pedro, and a friend of Don Pedro and Claudio. Benedick is very witty, always making jokes and puns. He carries on a “merry war” of wits with Beatrice. He's a serial womanizer, that at the beginning of the play swears he will never fall in love or marry, leading his friends to make him fall in love with Beatrice. He's intelligent, but unable to commit to anything or find anything serious, always trying to find the bright side and the easy way to do things, trying to deny his feelings. He changes after he falls for Beatrice, becoming more dedicated and able to take on his duties. He should have a mid ranged voice, and the actor playing him should be able to carry both his wittier manners and his most serious, corageous ways.