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    Katharina is debatably the most multifarious characters in Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew‚ due to her development throughout the course of the play. This essay will show how Katherina develops and changes throughout the play as well as discussing whether Katharina was tamed or simply began to understand how to present herself to society. Upon the commencement of Act I‚ we see that Katharina is instated in the character of a shrew. Katarina is forceful‚ petulant and unmanageable by the societal standards

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    Compare and Contrast Essay “William Shakespeare vs Franco Zeffirelli: Who Did it Better?” “The Taming of the Shrew” by William Shakespeare‚ is a very notorious play that has been rewritten and turned into multiple Hollywood films. One very popular version of the famous play is the movie directed by Mr. Franco Zeffirelli. Although most think that this version is the most accurate representation of the original play‚ there are still many distinct differences. One of these key differences can

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    Compare and Contrast Essay The couples in Taming of the Shrew all have various personalities. They all can be determined in different ways‚ through actions and emotions. Katherine and Petruchio are both similar when it comes to being dimwitted and arrogant which brings them both together emotionally. Katherine and Petruchio are both very different beings‚ yet also the same. They have different views of life and intentions but the way they express it is mutual. Comparing them is quite easy; because

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    Clifford "Discuss Katherina’s Transformation Through-Out The Play" Love can transform any individual into a new person. In William Shakespeare’s play‚ ’The Taming Of The Shrew’‚ Katherina Minola starts off as a rebellious and unorthodox character (especially when compared to her pure sister Bianca)‚ but ends up evolving from a stubborn shrew into a loyal and obedient wife to Petruchio. Shakespeare uses the plot as well as numerous other techniques such as metaphor‚ symbolism and tone to establish

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    In an ideal world both men and woman would receive the same pay‚offers and jobs. But that’s not the case‚ women are paid less and are given less opportunities than men. In the play “Taming of the Shrew” author William Shakespeare portrays patriarchy to show male dominance in the play. Although Kate fights for power of equality‚ Shakespeare makes a relationship that one is dominant over the other‚ implying a male dominant society. Petruchio’s goal is too woo Kate but that goal is also driven by the

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    The Taming of The Shrew In the Taming of The Shrew the relationships that occur are a little odd. You have the one relationship with Bianca and Lucentio where she is the real definition of a wife. And on the other hand you have Kate and Peruchio were Kate seems to be more of the head person in charge. In Bianca and Lucentio relationship is more of Lucentio taking the leading role in the decision making. Bianca is in clear understanding of her role and what is expected of her. Bianca is one women

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    ‘It is impossible for a modern audience to feel comfortable with ‘The Taming of the Shrew’. With close reference to Shakespeare’s presentation of Katherina comic conventions‚ and having the above question in mind‚ write about your response to the ending of the play. It is often thought that ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ (ToTS) is not suitable for modern audiences and that they would not enjoy it as a viewer. This is an obvious interpretation for a modern audience because of social conventions within

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    discrimination against women is the definition Merriam Webster dictionary states for Sexist. There are many discussions about the play "The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare whether if it’s sexist or not. This play is sexist for many reasons. One of them being we had to obey our husbands. In the beginning I was confused why the play was named The Taming of the Shrew. Until I realized it was named that way because Petruchio was trying to ’tame’ his wife Kate. He was trying to ’tame’ her by saying

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    Relationship Analysis The play The Taming of the Shrew is about society and deception. Two wealthy women are awaiting a marriage that would not happen unless Katherine‚ the older of the two and a shrew got married first. As the men of padua lie about who they are in order to woo the beautiful Bianca‚ Petruchio marries Katherine in attempt to tame the untamable as many would claim. The movie 10 Things I Hate About You was about two sisters who were polar opposites. Bianca was popular and everyone

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    Katherine (Kate the shrew): Katherine (Kate the shrew) is the central character of the play. As the older and shrewish sister‚ Kate must wed a man before her sister Bianca‚ so that the sought-after Bianca is allowed to do so. Their father Baptista’s decree states that she must find a suitor or else her sister may not marry. She is loud‚ harsh and violent. Petruchio (of Verona): Petruchio is the man who agreed to woo Kate so that he may gain her large dowry and help his friend‚ Hortensio‚ marry

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