A Saint In The Taming Of The Shrew

In this comedy, The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare, the author hides his opinion of a controversial issue in this framed story of a play presented to a foolish drunkard. Although the entire play is a trick on an unknowing man and many vices present themselves, one man still exhibits the virtuous qualities of a saint. Hortensio best illustrates the qualities of a saint by warning Petruccio, recognizing and rejecting sin, and marrying a widow.
Hortensio first exhibits his saintly nature when Petruccio first enters the play. He does so by considering Pretuccio’s selfish inclination and desires of a wealthy wife and countering it with a warning about her malicious qualities. Hortensio forewarns him saying, “shall I come roundly to