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10 Things I Hate About You Analysis

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Throughout history, women have always been considered inferior to men. Women are typically supposed to stay home and care for the children, quieter than men, do not need an education, and are supposed to listen and do what they are told. The men are the ones in charge. They are “always at the top”, expected to work to provide for their family, and tell their wives what to do. When reading “Taming of the Shrew” by Shakespeare and watching “10 Things I hate About You” directed by Gil Junger, the stereotypes and gender role of Katherine (Kat) and the sisterly relationship between Katherine (Kat) and Bianca come across. “10 Things I Hate About You” is an effective adaptation for “Taming of the Shrew” because they both illustrate the theme of women challenging their stereotypical roles in society. Women are supposed to be quiet and not have any opinion or say in the society they are in. In “Taming of the Shrew” and “10 Things I hate About You”, it is difficult for Katherine (Kat) to have a say due to the men in their society. In the film, Kat has opinions on things, but is not allowed to express them because the men just don’t care or they find it funny since women are supposed to keep their mouths shut. After expressing her opinion on a Shakespeare assignment, she was kicked out by her teacher, Mr. Morgan, because she …show more content…

They are able to explain and demonstrate how women should have their own opinions and stand up for what they believe in instead of having men tell them what to do all the time. The film is a very effective adaptation in order to understand Shakespeare’s play. “10 Things I Hate About You”’s modern take on the original “Taming of the Shrew” is a great adaptation because they get the message and theme across of women challenging their stereotypical roles in

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