The boastful, selfish, and proud Petruchio is one of the difficult characters to understand in The Taming of the Shrew. In this book, one of the major themes the characters perform is disguising themselves. Although Petruchio does not disguise himself literally, he does not show his real personality either. In the beginning of the play, he acts as a very insatiable person who wants nothing more than money. Even in the most important decision of his life, which is to come across a soul mate, he shows signs of greediness. He tells Signior Horsentio, .
"'twist such friends as we.
Few words suffice; and therefore if thou know.
One rich is enough to be Petruchio's wife ".
As wealth is burthen of my wooing dance ".
Be as foul as was Florentius' love, .
As old as Sibyl and as curst and shrewd.
As Socrates' Xanthippe or a worse, .
She moves me not, or not removes me, at least, .
Affection's edge in me, were she as rough/.
As are the swelling Adriatic seas.
I come to wive it wealthily in Padua;/.
If wealthily, then happily in Padua."".
Petruchio is not in desperate need of money because his father was rich. He is just out in the world to gain some experiences he cannot at home and secondarily to find a rich wife. When Horsentio describes Katharine, a girl accessible for marriage, as a shrewish, froward, and ill-mannered woman, Petruchio's interest is captured. He thinks that anyone can take a polite, handsome and courteous women but no man would take a challenge such as this. He considers Katharine's negative traits as her best qualities, which would sharpen his wits and keep his interest in the future. This makes Petruchio a clever man who sees beyond facades because he uses them.
One of the pessimistic qualities that Petruchio possesses is that he is too blunt. When he asks Katharine's hand from Baptista, he says, "And you good sir. Pray, have you not a daughter Called Kathrina, fair and virtuous?- Even when Katharine refuses to marry, he says, "And will you, nill you, I will marry you-.
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