Act Two Flashcards
Petruchio, asking Baptista for Katherina’s hand in marriage. Mocks Katherina for her reputation as a shrew, and the idea of her being pure and virtuous enough for marriage. Incites the other men, including her father, to laugh at her
“Pray, you not have a daughter called Katherina, fair and virtuous?”
Petruchio, describing his plan to tame Katherina. The two are very similar people, but Petruchio is allowed to get away with his behaviour because he is a man and the expectations are different. Katherina and Petruchio could be perfectly matched for each other
“When two raging flames meet together they do consume the thing that feeds their fury”
Hortensio, warning Petruchio against marrying Katherina. Displays how the men are comfortable with dehumanising Katherina because she has failed at being a respectable woman.
“With a devilish spirit”
Baptista, telling Petruchio that he must win Katherina’s affection before marrying her. Plays into comedic tropes of the journey to happiness and overcoming differences
“When the special thing is obtained, that is, her love, for that is all in all”
Petruchio, revealing to Katherina that they are getting married. Compares Katherina to a wild animal and continues to dehumanise her. Demonstrates the idea that it is a man’s duty to control his wife and make her more obedient. Shortens Katherina’s name as a way to tease her
“I was born to tame you Kate, and bring you from a wild Kate to a Kate conformable as other household Kates”
