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Characters Mask Their Character Shakespeare develops a lot of themes in The Taming of the Shrew, one is manipulation of characters. Meaning that the actor/actresses change their demeanour and attitude/behaviour to match their chosen status. Various personalities show distinct identities which change by the end of the play. It leaves the reader a lesson, which is not to be confused with the idea of appearance and reality.
In William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew the question of who is the real "shrew" is a subject of much debate. Throughout the play, the characters of Katherina and Bianca are portrayed as contrasting figures, with Katherina being described as the initial "shrew" and Bianca being seen as the sweet, submissive woman. As the play progresses, we see the switch between the two women as Katherina becomes more obedient and Bianca’s true colours are shown. At the beginning of the play, Katherina is depicted as a sharp-tongued, unruly woman who defies authority and engages in verbal battles with those around her. Her behaviour is exemplified when she strikes Petructchio, and he responds, "I swear I'll cuff you if you strike again" (2.1 222)
The two stories that are being compared are, Taming of the Shrew and 10 Things I hate about you. Taming of the shrew is a play written by William Shakespeare about a woman named Kathrin who knows as a shrew and gets tamed by a wealthy man that’s named Petruchio who try’s to tame “A shrew.” Then there’s ten things about you that is a remake of Taming of the Shrew, but it’s placed in a high school that’s in the 90’s and theses two girls are sisters, Kate and Bianca, what ever Kate does then Bianca can do it, and Kate is the “shrew.” The difference between the relationship of Kate and Petruchio in the play Taming of the Shrew and 10 things I hate about you is seen through Petruchio’s motivation to be with Katherine. This ultimately influences the way Katherine responds to him and is “tamed.”
There are many people who will pretend to be people they are not in order to get what they want. Therefore Hortensio/ Joey both lies to Bianca because they lust over her and Lucentio/ Cameron lies to Bianca because they love her. Even though the movie and the play are written in different time periods the characters have the same intentions. In the play there are many different characters two of them are Gremo and Hortencio they are both sutures that are going after the kings daughter Bianca the king has another daughter named Katharine she is a little different From her younger sister Bianca.
While Patrick is paid by Joey to take out Kat on a date so his is able to take out Bianca. The transformation of the characters is another similaty between Shakespeare’s play and the movie. In The Taming of the Shrew, Kate transforms from someone who rebels against all acts of conforming into an obedient and polite wife who respects her husband. In the movie Kat has a massive transformation in her views and behavior because of her experiences throughout the
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.
The Taming of the Shrew is a romantic comedy. If comedic devices were not there The Taming of the Shrew would be just a normal romance. Comedic devices do work to develop the plot in The Taming of the Shrew. The are several comedic devices in this story: unexpected plot twists, witty language, disguises or costumes, young love with a struggle, and unity and harmony. These all contribute different comedic aspects to the plot and push the plot forward.
Posing as a tutor allows him to not only grow close to Bianca, but also to Baptista. Earning Baptista’s trust is essential to him gaining Bianca’s hand in marriage and her dowry. Although Bianca is highly sought after, Baptista favors her over her sister, Katherine, and thus shields her from potential suitors. Lucentio not only uses his disguise to deceive Bianca, but he is deceived. Lucentio attempts to be clever in order to “win” Bianca, but Bianca is not what she seems to be. All the suitors want to marry Bianca because she is beautiful and
Female Characters in “The Taming of the Shrew” and “Ah Min Hawaa” Background Shakespeare lived during the Elizabethan age. At this age England became a center of commerce and culture where art and education thrived. Queen Elisabeth was interested in art and theater.
• Social and Interpersonal o Given the play’s strong sense of family, it would be safe to analyze this play from the social and interpersonal larger aspects. Within the context of Dancing at Lughnasa, Kate can be found at the epicenter of both social and interpersonal relationships. Being the major bread-winner and overall familial matriarch- Kate represents the one person that is keeping her family together, despite her inclination to give such credit to her sick brother Jack, the home owner and only older male in the household. The rift that has been created through these familial related social and interpersonal ideals can additionally be a metaphor for the moral differences between Kate and the rest of the members of the house. Jack’s loss of religion via his time as a missionary in Uganda, versus Kate’s undying commitment to responsibility and Catholicism can be paralleled to each of the siblings.
Like an auctioneer standing at the block, Baptista ‘sold’ his daughter off to the highest bidder. However, whether willing or unwilling, it was certain that Bianca was to be married off eventually. Because, unlike in modern society, women were considered ‘unfit’ to live independently and forced into marriages, as shown especially in Kate’s ‘taming’ by Petruchio. Because the society was entirely male-driven, both sisters “have no option but marriage and will be utterly dependent on whatever husband they can get” (Adney
The Taming Of The Shrew The Taming of the Shrew. One of Shakespeare’s most iconic and controversial plays. The story of an unruly, late 16th century woman Kate (characterised magnificently by Gloria Onitiri) navigating the questionable wooing techniques of Petrucio (played by Alex Gaumond) This rendition of the classic play is instantly modernised by subtle humorous touches such as mainstream dance moves. The globe has also adapted the Shakespearian language and made it more understandable for the millennial generation.
Ever wonder about gender roles in Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew? In Taming of the Shrew, the gender roles affect the characters in a rather negative way, and when they surface in the play, it’s rather shocking. This essay will discuss how gender roles affect the characters in what I believe is a negative way, and how they surface in the play. In this play, the men appear to have a particular idea on how all women should behave.
“TAMING OF THE SHREW” ESSAY The play “Taming of the Shrew” is a play that in now days was made into a movie,”10 things I hate about you”. Bringing old Shakespeare’s plays into the modern times is a very risky thing to do. The film makers would have to get the setting right of a school yard, and in the school yard there has to be groups; popular, semi popular and the unknowns. Characterization, this this the most crucial part of any movie/film.
By including gender as a component of deciding status, it is implies that gender is not simply male or female, but a concern of authority and power. Thus, it suggests that someone who defies traditional gender simultaneously rejects the chain of being. Going back to the play, a shrew, a stock female character determined by her lack of self-governance and unruly behavior, is branded as one because of her defiance towards social norms and expectations. While it is never specified which character is the eponymous shrew, there are a number of possibilities; the candidates are Kate, Bianca and Christopher Sly. These three qualify because they have strong personalities that are not only unpleasant, but also unacceptable for someone of their gender and social status to showcase.
