Kat
In English class, Kat shows her intellectual interests by reading this.
Feminist literature (The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath).
To win Kat back, Patrick embarrasses himself by serenading her on the stadium bleachers with this classic song.
'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' by Frankie Valli.
Bianca's central conflict with her father stems from this strict household rule.
No dating.
When Bianca treats him like a personal chauffeur at Bogey's party, Cameron shows self-respect by calling her out for being this.
Selfish (or superficial).
The "belly suit" represents Walter’s attempt to force his daughters to physically confront this adult consequence before they are ready.
Teenage pregnancy.
What Kat signal's by driving a very different, 'edgy' car compared to the other girls.
Rebellious rejection of social norms (in high school).
A famous rumour spread by classmates claims Patrick once sold this organ on the black market for a clip-on tie.
Kidney.
Following Bogey's house party, Bianca experiences a shift in her feelings toward Cameron when she does this in his car.
Kisses him.
To trick Joey Donner into paying Patrick, Cameron convinces Joey that Patrick is the only guy crazy enough to handle Kat because of this reputation.
A dangerous criminal/outcast.
Walter’s ultimate decision to let Kat go to Sarah Lawrence signals his transition into this essential stage of parenting.
Trusting / letting go.
Kat’s refusal to dress, act, or date like her peers reflects her desire for this, where an individual lives strictly by their own values rather than societal expectations.
Authenticity
Patrick’s initial decision to accept money from Joey shows that his relationship with him (and initially with Cameron) can be described with this one word.
Transactional.
Bianca punching Joey at the prom marks a turning point in her character arc because she shows this.
Independence / courage.
Cameron's plan to tutor Bianca in French under false pretenses reveals him to be using this 'trick' at the beginning of the film.
Deception.
Joey’s obsession with his modeling photos and constant self-admiration represents this negative personality trait.
Narcissism.
By insisting on attending Sarah Lawrence against her father's wishes, Kat opposes this social system that seeks to control women's choices.
Patriarchy.
Patrick's refusal to take advantage of Kat when she is intoxicated at Bogey's party shows that he possesses this quality.
(Moral) integrity.
By the end of the film, Bianca is no longer the submissive, hyper-feminine woman she once was and she now demands this from her peers.
Respect.
Unlike Shakespeare’s Lucentio, Cameron shows he has this personal quality by speaking openly with Bianca about what he desires and what he feels.
Integrity / honesty.
Joey’s shock and anger when Bianca rejects him at the prom reveals this toxic psychological mindset.
Entitlement.
Unlike Katherina in Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew (who is forced into submission), Kat's character transformation is not about being tamed, but rather learning to risk this emotional connection with someone else.
Genuine trust / intimacy.
While Shakespeare’s Petruchio tames his bride through deprivation, Patrick wins Kat over by honouring this fundamental right of hers.
Autonomy / independence.
Bianca’s choice of Cameron over Joey shows her realisation that true happiness comes from emotional substance rather than this key surface-level trait of Joey's.
Popularity.
Cameron falling in love with Bianca before ever speaking to her lends him to be described with this strong adjective (hint: begins with 'i')...
Infatuated.
Joey’s failure to attain Bianca proves that using wealth and status to manipulate social outcomes ultimately leads to this social consequence.
Humiliation / isolation.