Compare and contrast the relationship between Kate & Petruchio in the play, The Taming of the Shrew and the relationship between Kat & Patrick in the movie 10 Things I Hate About You .
Note the similarities in their personalities & relationships & explain the differences in their motives & feelings toward one another.
After a deep analysis of characters & plot in each story, discuss the differences in society’s view on marriage & relationships from 400 years ago compared to now to help support your analysis of the characters & their relationships.
Use textual evidence from the play & movie throughout your essay to support your claims in each paragraph!
Discuss the similarities in the 2 relationships (Kate & Petruchio – TOS and Kat & Patrick – TTIHAY)
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Motives
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Personalities
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Actions
Discuss the differences in the 2 relationships (Kate & Petruchio – TOS and Kat & Patrick – TTIHAY)
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Motives
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Personalities
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Actions
Discuss the differences in the relationships & roles of men & women 400 years ago compared to modern times.
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Expectations of Men & Women
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Reasons for Marriage
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Love – Does it exist in both time periods between spouses?