Summary Of Taming Of The Shrew Act 2

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Act III of The Taming of the Shrew had a recurring theme of “Marriage”. In scene 2 of this act, Katherina gets married off to Petruchio. Marriage of the time was a very formal, “The Bridegroom wore his best clothes which consisted of a doublet, breeches, hose, box pleated neck ruff and a codpiece. A cloak might also be worn and a pair of boots.” (william-shakespeare.info) Petruchio’s outfit was unheard of, it showed incredible disrespect to Baptista and Katherina. When Tranio and Baptista ask him to change he replies “To me she's married, not unto my clothes.” (3.2.1476) Later when preparing for the ceremonial feast Petruchio demands that he and Kate leave saying “But for my bonny Kate, she must with me… I will be master of what is mine own.