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Jul 31, 2015 · Contents. Synopsis: The Taming of the Shrew begins with an “induction” in which a nobleman plays a trick on a beggar, Christopher Sly, treating Sly as if he is a nobleman who has lost his memory. A play is staged for Sly—the play that we know as The Taming of the Shrew.
A meacock wretch can make the curstest shrew. Give me thy hand, Kate; I will unto Venice, 1165 To buy apparel 'gainst the wedding-day. Provide the feast, father, and bid the guests; I will be sure my Katherine shall be fine. Baptista Minola. I know not what to say; but give me your hands. God send you joy, Petruchio! 'Tis a match. 1170; Gremio.
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The newlywed men place bets on which wife will be the most obedient. Petruchio wins as Katherine follows his orders. Actually understand The Taming of the Shrew. Read every line of Shakespeare’s original text alongside a modern English translation.
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The Taming of the Shrew. (1593) Scenes. (14 total) Complete Text. Prologue. Act I. Scene 1. Padua.
Jul 31, 2015 · Act 1, scene 1. ⌜ Scene 1 ⌝. Synopsis: Lucentio has come with his servant Tranio to Padua to study philosophy. They witness an encounter between Baptista and his daughters, in which Baptista announces that Bianca cannot marry until the elder and bad-tempered Katherine does. Bianca’s suitors decide to search for a husband for Katherine.
