1. Taming of the Shrew
Act 5, scene 2, 122-123, and Katherina obeys. ... Act 5, scene 2, 153-162. ... While the husband "commits his body to painful labour both by sea and land", Act 5, scene 2, 149-150, a woman "liest warm at home, secure and safe" Act 5, scene 2, 152. ... Explicitly, Shakespeare presents the respective roles of men and women in marriage, where a woman is subservient to her husband while he acts in the dominating position and performs the demanding work. ... Implicitly, Shakespeare presents the particulars of the roles men and women play in a marriage. ...
- Word Count: 1366
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Undergraduate