Acception Of Sly: Plot Summary
Introduction1. The argument between Sly and the hostess demonstrates the position of power between them. The hostess is in a higher social standing than Sly, who is merely a drunken tinker. However, Sly refuses to accept this fact and he argues with the hostess because he feels that as a man, he should be in a position of power. The theme of female submission is apparent throughout the play.
2. The Lord 's deception of Sly demonstrates the theme that a person 's behavior is influenced by his or her surroundings and how he or she is treated. For example, when Sly was convinced that he is a nobleman, he no longer behaves like a beggar. Instead, he behaves as if he was a nobleman, and changes his speech from prose to poetry. Like the lord, Petruchio also duped Katherina by taming …show more content…
When Vincentio introduced himself as Lucentio 's father, he was called a liar by Baptista and was thought to be a lunatic. Tranio also pretended not to recognize who he was, and Vincentio believed that the pedant, who was disguised as Lucentio, had murdured his son and taken his identity. When the real Lucentio arrived and resolved the situation, Vincentio claimed that he will take revenge on those who had fooled him.
39. Lucentio assumes the name of Cambio who plays the role of Bianca 's tutor. Using his secret identity, he wooed Bianca and eloped with her without the knowledge of Baptista.
40. Petruchio 's request for a kiss from Kate is a test of her devotion for her love. Kissing in public was a social taboo back in Victorian times. Although Kate initially refused, she did eventually kiss him. Her willingness to kiss Petruchio demonstrates that she loves him in addition to being obedient.
41. When Petruchio remarks that "Padua affords nothing but what is kind," he is saying that there is nothing in Padua that is not pleasant. He is greatly enjoying the banquet in Lucentio 's house.
Bibliography:Shakespeare, William. The Taming of the Shrew. New York: Washington Square
2. The Lord 's deception of Sly demonstrates the theme that a person 's behavior is influenced by his or her surroundings and how he or she is treated. For example, when Sly was convinced that he is a nobleman, he no longer behaves like a beggar. Instead, he behaves as if he was a nobleman, and changes his speech from prose to poetry. Like the lord, Petruchio also duped Katherina by taming …show more content…
When Vincentio introduced himself as Lucentio 's father, he was called a liar by Baptista and was thought to be a lunatic. Tranio also pretended not to recognize who he was, and Vincentio believed that the pedant, who was disguised as Lucentio, had murdured his son and taken his identity. When the real Lucentio arrived and resolved the situation, Vincentio claimed that he will take revenge on those who had fooled him.
39. Lucentio assumes the name of Cambio who plays the role of Bianca 's tutor. Using his secret identity, he wooed Bianca and eloped with her without the knowledge of Baptista.
40. Petruchio 's request for a kiss from Kate is a test of her devotion for her love. Kissing in public was a social taboo back in Victorian times. Although Kate initially refused, she did eventually kiss him. Her willingness to kiss Petruchio demonstrates that she loves him in addition to being obedient.
41. When Petruchio remarks that "Padua affords nothing but what is kind," he is saying that there is nothing in Padua that is not pleasant. He is greatly enjoying the banquet in Lucentio 's house.
Bibliography:Shakespeare, William. The Taming of the Shrew. New York: Washington Square