Petruchio

is more shrew than she” Curtis (Petruchio's servant who looks after his country house) comments about Petruchio – a statement which I believe holds true - due to the way that Petruchio is portrayed in the play. I aim to input my own interpretations of Petruchio's and Katherine's behaviours – and will therefore display my arguments for why I believe that “he is more shrew than she”. Both Petruchio and Katherine have been shown to have very dubious behaviour which is difficult to decipher, and the

understand the power of language and importance of speech. [The play was a comedy, so I had a lot of fun with Petruchio’s outspoken character and exaggerated persona. In order to perform as him, I needed to understand his underlying motivations.] Petruchio is defined by two motivations: wealth and dominance. His main motive to wed Katharina is to gain wealth, for the dowry he will receive once they are married. This is shown by his emphasis and haste to ask for the dowry when he first meets Katharina’s

Shakespeare introduced a very playful and exuberant plotline with characters, Petruchio and Katherine, this contrasted much of what he is famous for. Following this tale of romance and discipline, Shakespeare incorporated many enhancing effects into his story, which brought much to the table. Included were the prominent characterization, a captivating theme, and classic examples of irony. The encompassed examples had great effect on story and readers alike, they made the play what it was. With creative

introduced us with the main characters Petruchio, Kate, Bianca, Baptista, Lucentio, and Hortensio. Petruchio came to Padua to marry the “shrew of the city” Kate. As the story progresses, we notice how Petruchio tries to tame the shrew by himself being a much greater shrew. Petruchio would always have to be the correct one when it came to a discussion with Kate, even when he was obviously incorrect. Given all what the play has shown us, we can say that Petruchio is the real shrew in the play and Kate

is disapproved of. Petruchio puts Katherina through constant abuse such as starvation and sleep deprivation. These actions could easily lead to years of jail time today. Women nowadays are treated with much more respect and are allowed to live independently and can have a say in things. In William Shakespeare’s “The taming of the shrew” Katherina Minola (whose ideas and views would be appropriate in modern society) is treated very poorly and is seen as a wild beast. Petruchio (Katherina’s husband)

SS Ms Hays LL2, P4 11 April 2017 Shakespeare Essay: Petruchio In the play The Taming of The Shrew by William Shakespeare, it shows that people are able to change. Katherine was a shrew, everyone was scared of since she was so harsh. Katherine scared Hortensio and Gremio to the point where Gremio is calling her the devil. Hortensio and Gremio fight over Bianca, who is going to marry her. Baptista wouldn’t let Bianca marry until Katherine. Lucentio fell in love with Bianca at first sight and had Tranio

However, after her marriage with Petruchio, she is drained of her individuality, and develops many dynamic characteristics. Kate has received little to no love throughout her lifetime, and so, she trusts Petruchio's intentions, despite not knowing him very well. While Petruchio's intent may be well, the way he carries out his plan in such an unorthodox and inhumane way, suggests that the end does not justify the means of Petruchio. To this end, it is evident in how Petruchio takes away Kate’s voice, deprives

Petruchio is the fearless and confident bachelor from William Shakespeare’s well- known comedy The Taming Of The Shrew who goes to Padua for the specific intention of finding a wealthy wife. Despite the repeated warnings from friends, he is determined to woo the ` famously shrewish, but at the same time wealthy Katherine “Kate” Minola who is equally determined to thwart his advance. Not only does he tame the shrew, but he also brings tremendous impacts to the story. By taming the shrew, he has done

disguises and the list of lies and deception in fine print on the pages. A leading character in the play, Petruchio, uses

In addition to her growing amiableness, Kate also displays her love for Petruchio through her choice of words when interacting with or mentioning the man. When first meeting him, Kate does nothing except spewing torrents of vile insults. An example of such ugly language can be seen when Kate attempts to convince Baptista to stop Petruchio’s wooing, describing him as “...one half lunatic, A madcap ruffian and a swearing jack, That thinks with oaths to face the matter out.” (Shakespeare 2.1. 302-306)