The Taming of the Shrew
2.1 Thesis Workshop—Period 6
In _The Taming of the Shrew_, the theme of acceptance is shown through
Bianca's submissive towards Kate and Kates cryout towards her father. The
author uses this to condemn the idea that any attention is better than no
attention at all.
In Act 2, scene 1 of Shakespeare's _The Taming of the Shrew_, the author uses
the sweet, respectful, and submissive tone for Bianca's character to emphasize
the benefits of being respectful.
For groups (if time):
a) Shakespeare is using sibling rivalry to condemn envy through the foiling of Bianca to Kate.
b) Although on the surface 2.1 of _The Taming of the Shrew_ seems to portray an evil Kate tormenting an
undeserving Bianca, in actuality, the scene is a preview to the idea that women ought to take marriage seriously.
Between the obvious light comedy of the scene, irony pervades: the woman who desperately wants marriage has no
suitors while the one who treats marriage lightly has more than her share. Ultimately, this scene verifies the
outcome of the play: that Kate is ideal wife material because she values marriage.
c) In the play _The Taming of the Shrew_, the author uses Bianca's sarcasm towards Kate to suggest a submissive
tone, Kate's unhappiness, and Baptista's sympathy towards Bianca to advocate that willing servitude is acceptable
and perferred in their society.
d) In the play _The Taming of the Shrew_ by Shakespeare, uses Kate's/Biana character function to show rivalry
among siblings. The way Kate reacts compared to Bianca, shows how the rivalry was fueled more so by Kates
shrewdness.
The Taming of the Shrew
2.1 Thesis Workshop—Period 1
Shakespeare agrees that some attention is better than none. He uses her
function of character (craving attention).
Bianca's language shows loyalty and submissiveness towads Kate which tells
us that Kate has no further cause to be aggressive. Kates continuing tone of
demand and harsh action despite her sister's words demonstrates Kate has not
recieved what she desires from the situation. Baptista's sympathy for Bianca
and disdain towards Kate reveals Kates fear of never marrying. Shakespeare
uses this scene to set the plot in which Kate struggles to be married while
hiding these true intentions.
For groups (if time):
a) In Act II, Scene I, Shakespeare uses Kate's jealous demeanor and proverbials to show that despite outside attitude
one truly can feel otherwise and can put on a "mask."
b) Although on the surface 2.1 of _The Taming of the Shrew_ seems to portray an evil Kate tormenting an
undeserving Bianca, in actuality, the scene is a preview to the idea that women ought to take marriage seriously.
Between the obvious light comedy of the scene, irony pervades: the woman who desperately wants marriage has no
suitors while the one who treats marriage lightly has more than her share. Ultimately, this scene verifies the
outcome of the play: that Kate is ideal wife material because she values marriage.
c) In Act 2, scene 1, Kate's control over Bianca is used to exemplify the pattern of deceit used to control people.
Through out the play the characters used deciet for personal gain, and in the end everyone reached the goal that
they set for themselves. In this Shakespeare is showing us that deciet is a good way to control people.