The Bitch Beatrice

Why, is that more
Than killing the whole man? I cut his heart-strings!
A greedy hand thrust in a dish at court
In a mistake hath had as much as this. (III.iii.29-32)

I find it exceptionally difficult not to hate Beatrice after this act. First she rejoices at the news of Alonzo's murder, a hit she has ordered. And then she has the nerve to be horrified when Deflores shows her evidence of his deed, albeit very gruesome proof. Later, she is naive enough to believe that Deflores killed at her bidding just for money. Multiple times in the previous acts Beatrice derides Deflores for stalking her; it should be apparent that it's going to take more than just money to buy him off. I think the playwrights make her hypocritical and shortsighted not only because it moves the plot along but also because it's important to not like her; murdering your fiancee because you've met someone new the day before is hardly honorable.