Taming of the Shrew- AO4: Act 1 Flashcards
1
Q
How is the comedic aspect of servants and masters shown?
A
Lucentio and Tranio swap clothes and identities. Petruchio and Grumio use more criticism/banter and slapstick violence (‘knock me at the gate’).
2
Q
How is the comedic aspect of disguise shown in Act 1?
A
We know the identity of Lucentio and Tranio but the other characters don’t (dramatic irony).
3
Q
How is marriage and comic rivalry shown?
A
Competition to marry Bianca with no interest in Katherina.
4
Q
How are stock characters shown?
A
Katherine the ‘shrew’, Gremio the pantaloon (old man), Grumio the fool.
5
Q
How is plotting and scheming shown?
A
Hortensio and Gremio plotting to find a way to marry Bianca; Lucentio dressing as a schoolmaster to get close to Bianca.
