Taming of the Shrew-
Taming of the Shrew-
In the Taming of the Shrew, Petruchio recognizes, respects and
desires Kate's intelligence and strength of character. He does not
want to conquer or truly tame her. He is a man who is very confident
in himself and does not want or need someone to massage his ego.
Petruchio seems to me to be a man of sport and challenge and likes to
surround himself with witty, challenging people. He wants …
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…ony on the way home to her father's (IV.v.12-22).
Because they are so much alike, Kate takes very quickly to Petruchio's
games of words and irony (IV.v.37-50). Petruchio is the kind of lively
person who would be disappointed in a victory too easily won, and
disappointed in Kate if she were genuinely tamed. I feel certain she
will have her victories, and Petruchio will enjoy them as much as his
own.
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