It is curious to note the role of women in Shakespearean literature. ... The Taming of the Shrew is one of Shakespeare's most famous plays, and has weathered well into our modern era with adaptations into popular films such as ëten things I hate about you. ... The women in the taming of the shrew provide a clear insight into the role of women in Shakespearian society. ... It is important to note an interesting point with regards to katherina. ... The question one has to ask, is was Katherina ever a shrew, did she behave as such to manipulate her situation, or has she really been tame...

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