The Taming of the Shrew: An Critique


The Taming of the Shrew is one of the earliest comedies written by
sixteenth and seventeenth century English bard, William Shakespeare. Some
scholars believe it may have been his first work written for the stage as well
as his first comedy (Shakespearean 310). The earliest record of it being
performed on stage is in 1593 or 1594. It is thought by many to be one of
Shakespeare's most immature plays (Cyclopedia 1106).
In The Taming of the Shrew, Petruchio was the only suitor willing to
court Kate, the more undesirable of Baptista's two daughters. Kate was never
described as unattractive (Elizabeth Taylor played her role in one film of the
production), but was known for her shrewish behavior around all of Padua.
Bianca, on the other hand was very sweet and charming and beautiful; for these
reasons many suitors wooed her. Kate was presented to be much more intelligent
and witty than Bianca, but, ironically, she could not compete with......

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