Shakespeare's play although it's outward intention is concerned with the behaviour of women, can also be seen as a play teaching men how to behave within the masculine representations of their society.
Shakespeare displayed the masculine representation of independence through his male characters certain plan for their future as an example for masculine behaviour. Petruchio comes to Padua with the firm objective to "wive it wealthily in Padua." He then sets his sights on Katherina and no judgement by Gremio, Hortensio or even Baptista changes his mind. His plan to achieve the taming of Katherina is seen as unusual, and still through others remarks that "such a mad marriage never was before," Petruchio is unperturbed not once doubtful of his plan. This independence, and control over his own life, is endorsed when at the end of the play, he has turned Katherina into a "merry maid" and all other men are envious, as Lucentio states "go thy ways, old lad, for thou shalt ha't." Petruchio is seen to have set up for himself a "sweet and happy" marriage, with his behaviour now being an example to the audience as the correct masculine approach. Gremio also displays the masculine representation of independence in his decision to pursue Bianca for his wife, as he "was suitor first" and dedicated in his decision from the beginning. He stays true to his choice of wife and is credited for this as he is considered by Baptista a worthy suitor, and promised Bianca's hand if Lucentio, who "out-vied" him could not prove his worth. Because Gremio showed masculine representations of self-determination in his bidding for Bianca he loses no respect from his fellow males, which is shown in him being invited to the feast at the end as a friend. This endorsement of Gremio's behaviour makes him an example to the audience for masculinity. Petruchio and Gremio both set out at the beginning with a goal, one which neither sway from or question their ability to attain, and even though one achieves his purpose and the other doesn't both are approved and respected through their behaviour, which displays representations of masculinity in their autonomy.
Franklin 1 Tiffany Franklin Coach Short EH 9-3 7 October 2002 William Shakespeare No one really knows when William Shakespeare was born. ... John Shakespeare became an alderman in 1565. ... Mary Shakespeare died in 1608 and was buried on September 9. ... Anne Shakespeare was buried on April 4, 1579. ... At eighteen, William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. ...
William Shakespeare On April 26, 1564, John Shakespeare's son, William, was baptized at the Stratford Parish Church. ... Shakespeare's formal William Shakespeare was born in the year of 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. ... John Shakespeare was a tanner, and a glove maker. ... John Shakespeare was a tanner, and a glove maker. ... John Shakespeare was a tanner, and a glove maker. ...
Shakespeare was clearly influenced by his race. ... Most of Shakespeare's works contain some form of the supernatural. ... However, Shakespeare's happy enthusiasm didn't last. ... Shakespeare, however, didn't end his days in mental gloom. ... William Shakespeare was a genius. ...
On April 26, 1564 in the prosperous English town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the first son of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden was baptized and christened William Shakespeare. ... Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. ... By 1592 Shakespeare had become involved with the theatre in London. ... The first of Shakespeare's plays was performed later that year. ... Shakespeare's own life came to an end on April 23, 1616. ...
*Shakespeare's biography* Shakespeare was born, to all appearance, on April 1564. ... John Shakespeare was a son of Richard Shakespeare, a rich and respected farmer. ... Shakespeare got married as a very young man. ... *The Age of Shakespeare* Mysterious William Shakespeare, whose writings are very valuable for England, was one of the greatest English poets. ... Shakespeare started his acting career in "The Theatre". ...
Shakespeare communicates this using a variety of dramatic techniques and I will also be outlining these in this essay. ... The setting which Shakespeare starts the play is dark, desolate and "bitter cold". ... It was Shakespeare's aim to communicate the inner conflict within Hamlet in this act and therefore, establish empathy between the audience and the character of Hamlet....
Well when I hear this quote, I think of Shakespeare. ... Shakespeare's share in the acting company made him wealthy. With the opening if the splendid Globe Theatre in 1599, Shakespeare's fortunes increased. Shakespeare wrote nearly all of his plays from 1590 to 1611. ... Shakespeare's wife. ...
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford upon Avon, England. ... The third of eight children to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden, William was there eldest son. ... Tragically Hamnet, Shakespeares only son died two months later due to natural causes. ... Shakespeare was fortunate to get them both as teachers. ... Shakespeare's plays soon became known by everyone in London. ...
Shakespeare's was a family of eight children. William Shakespeare's parents, John Shakespeare and Mary Arden raised their children in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon. ... John Shakespeare was very respected and held several important positions in local government William, who had four brothers and two sisters, was the third child of John and Mary Shakespeare. ... In August 1596 Shakespeare's life was disturbed by family tragedy. ... In conclusion, William Shakespeare is a famous figure in literature. ...
