portrays Katherina as a very shrewish figure. Others may argue that she is not

shrewish but just a very strong willed person. At the end of the play some

people say she is transformed into a very kind and gentle person, while again

others will argue that she is not "tamed" but just putting on an act to "show up"

her younger sister Bianca, whom has always been more beautiful and

charming. Kate is "like a wasp, like a foal, like foal that kicks from his halter;

pert, quick and determined, but full of good heart." 1. This statement made by

one author, shows clearly that he does not see her as shrew-like, even at the

beginning of the play. The same author states that at the end of the play she

has not really transformed, rather she has just fallen in love with Petruchio, in

essence she is free from to

shrew. By repeating how she acts Petruchio not only tames her but he wins

her love. Even on their wedding day Kate is still furious and does not want to

play to undergo a transformation. Petruchio, in the beginning went to woo

that he will feed her so she can survive peacefully rather than miserably. I

yell and scream as she always did. But to their surprise obediently came

Shakespeare sees Katherine and Petruchio as in love at first sight. He says

plainly fallen in love. But any way you chose to look at it, she is definitely a

Some common words found in the essay are:
Katherine Petruchio, Seignior Baptista, Shrew Shakespeare, Petruchio Bianca, beginning play, fallen love, , seignior baptista, husband petruchio,
Approximate Word count = 3650
Approximate Pages = 15 (250 words per page double spaced)