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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) …show more content…

However, as the play progresses, it becomes clear that Bianca also possesses a rebellious streak, as seen in lines such as, "Head and butt? An hasty-witted body Would say your head and butt were head and horn." (5.2 40–41). Despite her initial submissiveness, Bianca is shown to be a strong-willed character who is unafraid to stand up for herself, as seen in her rebuke of Lucentio such as, “Fie, what a foolish duty call you this?” (5.2 125). Bianca’s behaviour towards Lucentio at the end of the play can be seen as shrewish in several ways. One of the critical elements of this is her tendency to be manipulative and controlling, using her charm and beauty to get what her way. For example, this can be seen when Lucentio tries to woo her, “'Hic ibat' as I told you before- 'Simois' I am Lucentio- 'hic est' son unto Vincentio of Pisa- 'Sigeia tellus' disguised thus to get your love- 'Hic steterat' and that Lucentio that comes a-wooing- 'Priami' is my man Tranio- 'regia' bearing my port- 'celsa senis' that we might beguile the old pantaloon.” (3.1 31–36). Bianca replies, “Now let me see if I can construe it: 'Hic ibat Simois' I know you not- 'hic est Sigeia tellus' I trust you not- 'Hic steterat Priami' take heed he hear us not- 'regia' presume not- 'celsa senis' despair not.” (3.1 40–43). She tells him that even though she doesn’t know or trust him, he shouldn’t worry as she finds him more favourable than

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