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Differences Between Taming Of The Shrew And 10 Things I Hate About You

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Over time relationships and gender roles have changed dramatically. Women are being affected the most by the changes of societal expectations especially in what is viewed as the perfect woman. Women were expected to be quiet, submissive, and obedient to their husbands. On the contrary, women today are able to speak their minds and be expressive and have more freedom. This is seen in Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew and its modern day version 10 Things I Hate About You through the character Katherine.
Gender roles in the Taming of the Shrew and the movie 10 Things I Hate About You show a major difference. In the book it is evident that for a women to be free minded is highly frowned upon and the behaviors and emotions should be seamless. A

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