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Women In The Taming Of The Shrew

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William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew uses the theme of the predisposed roles of women based on attributes of modesty and beauty to convey the message that given characteristics can pave the path for differing lifestyles.
In the Elizabethan Era, Bianca portrays the ideal wife containing characteristics of prudence and beauty. Contrary to Bianca, Katherina is a problematic individual with a boisterous voice resulting in disinterest among suitors. Baptista, the father of Bianca and Katherina, has a bias opinion of how a woman should be. Prejudice views society has placed upon women fuels the conflict between Katherina and Baptista. Katherina exclaims, “She is your treasure, she must have a husband; / I must dance bare-foot on her wedding
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