Benedick and Beatrice realize that they have been caught red-handed and, giving in, finally agree to marry.

Why did Benedick and Beatrice marry in the end?

He is claiming that he pities her because Leonato, Don Pedro, and Claudio have declared that Beatrice was almost ill from unrequited love over Benedick. ... Hence the reason that both Beatrice and Benedick give for marrying is to save each other from illness and death.

Who is Benedick in love with?

Benedick and Beatrice admit that they love each other, but it is threatened when Beatrice demands that Benedick kill Claudio as proof. Benedick threatens Claudio to a duel and reports back to Beatrice. The two mix words of love with their typical sarcastic tone.