1. The Taming of the shrew
... even formerly met this woman, yet he is already making sacrifices to try for her hand. Love guides many of Lucentio's future actions throughout the play. Lucentio continues to pursue Bianca in this manner and he finally tells her that he is "disguised thus to get your love- (III.i.31-32 ... we set his youngest free for a husband, and then have to t afresh- (I.i.131-132). Unlike Lucentio though, Hortensio grows in his character throughout the play. When he finally realizes the lengths of his deception and that it is truly wrong he tells Tranio, "Would all the world but he had quite forswor...
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- Approx Pages: 10
- Grade Level: High School