Blog this! Leonato repudiates Hero

Leonato repudiates his daughters virtue because he thinks that she cheated on her fiance.  At the wedding Claudio publicly announces this and others, such as Don Pedro, confirm his accusation.  Adultery and prostitution are against the ways of society and have consequences for the guilty- or accused.  Because Leonato thinks it to be true, he is extremely appalled.  On another note, Leonato is the Governor of Messina, and Claudio's accusation not only brings shame to Hero, but Also to Leonato as well.  To readers, in our day and age, it may seem absurd for a father to repudiate his own daughter in such case.  However, in the play like mentioned before, adultery and prostitution collide immensely with the "rules" of society.  Therefore, it is not abnormal for a father-especially one of such high ranking and prestige- to repudiate his daughter in this situation.