1. Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew
... desires and gradually assimilating her to the image he has willed "(Seronsy, Shakespeare for Students, 363). When Petruchio courts Katharina, he plays the game of falsely listing and praising her positive qualities that both he and Katharina know she does not outwardly possess. Petruchio matches her in wit and ... . He assumes the facade of a perfect, caring husband, but in reality he is tormenting Katharina. This final speech is Katharina's retaliation for the game Petruchio has been playing with her. She shows him that she too can say and do one thing while meaning another. Katharina'...
- Word Count: 1637
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: Undergraduate