William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" is a play that depicts the story of Petruchio attempt to tame Katherine, the stubborn and feisty daughter of a wealthy lord. In the play, Petruchio uses three different methods to tame Katherine: starvation, sleep deprivation, and testing her. These methods he used to break Katherine's will and bend her to Petruchio's wishes. Through these methods, Petruchio transforms Katherine from a shrewish woman to a submissive and obedient wife.
One of the methods that Petruchio uses to tame Katherine is starvation. Throughout the play, Petruchio refused to give food to Katherine, forcing her to submit to his will. Petruchio says,” My falcon is now hungry and unfed and must not be given enough to eat until she comes to me, for if her hunger is satisfied, she'll pay no attention to the bait” (4.1. 161-168).). This quote suggests that Petruchio believes that by keeping Katherine hungry, she will be more willing to do as he says. This quote suggests that Petruchio believes that by keeping Katherine hungry, she will be more willing to do as he says. This tactic ultimately proves successful, as Katherine finally submits to Petruchio's demands.
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Petruchio keeps Katherine awake for extended periods of time, causing her to become exhausted and more compliant. Petruchio says, "Come on, I say, and first begin with her" (4.3.69). This quote suggests that Petruchio is determined to wear Katherine down and make her more submissive. This tactic also proves successful, as Katherine finally gives in to Petruchio's demands and becomes more