1. The Taming of the shrew
In the first act of the play, Lucentio is taken with Bianca right away and wants to court her. ... Baptista tells Hortensio in the first act that he cannot court Bianca until Katherine has been taken into marriage. ... This act finally separates him from the same fate as Lucentio and shows that he is in control of himself. ... Most commentary on The Taming of the Shrew says that the play's taming strategy shows a change in the old ideas of achieving the woman's submission. ...
- Word Count: 2530
- Approx Pages: 10
- Grade Level: High School