Characters
The “shrew” of the play’s title
Katherine
Where is most of the play set?
Padua
which of the following is an example of the theme misogyny in the play?
1)The fact that Hortenio, Gremio, and Petruchio all want to be married
2) Petruchio forcing Katherine into the traditional submissive role of a wife
#2, Petruchio forcing Katherine into the traditional submissive role of a wife
When was the Taming of the Shrew written?
The Taming of the Shrew was written between 1593 and 1594 and it is one of Shakespeare’s earliest comedies.
What is a "shrew," as defined by this play?
An ill-tempered and disobedient woman
A gentleman from Verona Loud, boisterous, eccentric, quick-witted, and frequently drunk, he has come to Padua “to wive and thrive.”
Petruchio
How does Petruchio set his wedding date?
He falsely claims that Kate has agreed to marry him on Sunday.
How is the theme of marriage mainly portrayed in the play?
1)Women are openly able to choose who they want to marry
2)Men have total control over women and can have arranged Marriage.
2) Men have total control over women and can have arranged Marriage.
When was The Taming of the Shrew first printed?
It is believed that The Taming of the Shrew was first printed in 1623 in the First Folio.
What does a "Mew" mean,
“And therefore has he closely mewed her up, because she will not be annoyed with suitors.”
And now he has carefully locked her away and will not allow any suitors.
to shut up or lock away
Who becomes Bianca's music teacher?
Hortensio
Why does Petruchio agree to marry Kate?
He wants her father's money.
For the theme of Gender Can a man be a shrew? Why or why not?
No, they cannot
How were women treated in the era of the Taming of the Shrew?
Women were treated with no respect and male dominated in that era.
“If I be waspish, best be aware my sting!”
what does this quote reveal about Katarina?
She is strong, proud and not afraid to challenge societal norms.
Whom does Baptista believe to be Lucentio for most of the play?
Tranio
Whose wife is the first to answer the summons at the end of the play?
Petruchio's
Which character in the play Best resembles the theme of transformation?
Katherine, she transformed from shrew to obedient wife (although its not genuine or permanent)
What is the literary period of the Taming of the Shrew?
This piece’s literary period is the English Renaissance (also called the early modern era) and the genre is Elizabethan Comedy.
“My tongue will tell the anger of mine heart or else my heart concealing it, will break.”
what does mean? And how does this quote represent women in society?
Not being allowed to express oneself is detrimental and oppressive. Women had not rights and suffered mentally, physically and emotionally because of it.
Who wants to find a tutor for Kath to impress Baptista and unknowingly he hires his competition 'Cambio' which is Lucentio in disguise
Gremio
the impersonating a Merchant that visits Baptista with Tranio and who was disgusted as....
Vincentio and Lucentio
for the theme society and class, How does the play draw out attention to social disparity?
It shows how women are at the bottom of the social hierarchy, and there's instances where the servants are continually beaten and abused.
Where did Shakespeare get his inspiration about shrewish wives being tamed by their aggressive husbands?
Shakespeare got inspiration from many folktales and ballads popular in England about shrewish wives being tamed by their aggressive husbands.
“Say that she rail; why then I’ll tell her plain she sings as sweetly as a nightingale.”
what does rail mean?
scold harshly