1. Katherine's Speech in The Taming of the Shrew
Her dialogue during these moments of obedience seems to mirror the language Petruchio uses earlier to tame her, implying that Katherine employs Petruchio's own misleading strategies against him. ... However, the moment Petruchio threatens her journey home, she begins to act. ... Instead, she agrees to act according to his game, a game that he himself moderates. ... Did she not enjoy her act, she would not have commended the old man so passionately, nor would she have explained herself with such commitment. ... " This modification illustrates both her husband's and her own speech...
- Word Count: 1463
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School