Many individuals around the world will act differently according to their surroundings‚ or while in the presence of others. William Shakespeare’s play “The Taming of the Shrew” presents this correct statement through the dynamic character of Katharina Minola. Within the play‚ Katharina disguises her true feelings and attitude while around and in the presence of others around her. From the start of the play‚ Katharina acts immaturely and is perceived to be a nasty‚ hostile woman. While walking with
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attitudes and values of the two societies in which the texts‚ Shakespeare’s play‚ The Taming Of The Shrew‚ and Junger’s film‚ 10 Things I Hate About You‚ were composed. An investigation of the Protagonists in each text‚ Katherina and Petruchio‚ and Kat and Patrick allows an insight into the attitudes and values of the societies in which each text was set. Through the character of Petruchio in The Taming Of The Shrew‚ Shakespeare demonstrates the patriarchal values of society and the dominance of men
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reading the Taming of the Shrew and watching Ten Things I Hate About You. I have realized that their are many similarities and differences between the play and the movie. I will be going into detail about these similarities and differences later in my paper. I will also be explaining a more in depth description of the major characters. Also if you have not read the Taming of the Shrew or watched Ten Thing I Hate About You‚ I would highly recommend it. I’m going to start off by telling you about the differences
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Analytical Essay Year 10 English In the Shakespearian play: The Taming of the Shrew‚ deception is one of the major concepts. A tangled web is created in the play through deception of character behavior and the change between clothing and class. Most of the deception in the play have particular motives behind them and create dramatic irony. Shakespeare has used dramatic irony to create a comedic play. Character deception in The Taming of the Shrew is used largely‚ and Lucentio one of
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both the play and the movie explore and experience these feelings along with character traits such as kindness‚ selfishness‚ and greed. Petruchio‚ from the play Taming of the Shrew‚ is not a kind character. He seems like he only wants money‚ which is gluttonous and a sin. On the other hand‚ Patrick Verona (from 10 Things I Hate About You) initially wants the money given to him from Joey‚ but eventually develops a relationship with Katherine. During the 16th century‚ money was more important than
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launch an era of political‚ social‚ and economic equality of sexes. Shakespeare tackles the idea of the treatment of women and gender roles in many of his sonnets‚ plays and other forms of literature. Oddly‚ most of Shakespeare’s depictions of women are opposite to what is stereotypically known by society. The personalities of Shakespeare’s female characters are of those you would see fit commonly for a male character. The women within these literary pieces are women whom portrays strength‚ critical
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individual. Her obnoxious over the top behavior often captures the attention of all the people around her‚ most of the time not in the most positive manner. Katherina’s looks and personality are portrayed differently in each version of the Taming of The Shrew we’ve been exposed to. Apart from the differences in each of these versions‚ there are also many similarities. The three different versions have many similarities One major similarity in all three is the portrayal of Katherine’s personality
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As a whole‚ the concept of this revised scene of The Taming of the Shrew written by William Shakespeare was to eliminate the violence and/or aggression between the characters Petruccio and Katherina in order to demonstrate a sincere love interest for each other instead of patriarchy. Therefore‚ changing the setting of the original scene held inside the Minola’s manner to a garden outside of the home was the first step in regard to accomplishing this new image. Judging from the text‚ it can be perceived
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Course Tutor Date The Taming of the Shrew: A Misogynist’s Way of Life William Shakespeare’s plays and writing are embodiment of the Renaissance period. Most of his written plays and stories tell something about the context of his time. One of the most controversial plays is the Taming of the Shrew‚ first performed in the year 1593. Many critics believed that the story revolves around many gender issues including the hatred of women. When Shakespeare wrote The Taming of the Shrew‚ his characters personalities
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In the play The Taming of the Shrew‚ the audience can easily notice the similarities and differences between the Shakespearean play and teenage movie 10 Things I Hate About You. For instance‚ Katherine/Kat are both shrewish‚ book and street smart.They don’t let anyone walk over them. They are both mature but don’t really fit in with the crowd. Katherine and Kat both get with Petruchio in the play and the movie. In the play and movie Bianca is young and manipulative. Everyone wanted to be her‚ she
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