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In Act 2 Scene 1 of The Taming of the Shrew which of the two characters seem to be stronger and why?
In this scene of the play 'The Taming of the Shrew' the characters Katherina and Petruchio first meet. They engage in a lengthy verbal clash using elaborate phrases, both constructing a new metaphor from the other's remarks. Petruchio believed he had already understood her character, yet Katherina did not at all know of him. Petruchio decides that he would not try to match Katherina's rage, instead will irritate her by responding to her fury in a sarcastically positive way. Petruchio's self-assured and somewhat haughty manner clashed with Katherina's shrewish and opinionated nature, causing the position of the strongest character to fluctuate throughout the scene. Petruchio begins by politely greeting Katherina; he says 'Good morning, Kate- for that's your name, I hear'. Her belligerent and aggressive attitude is revealed instantly, for which he is prepared. She replies by saying that he has heard of something that is not feasible as her name is Katherina. At this point in a conversation any other person were to be having with Katherina, they would by no means make the mistake of addressing her as Kate again. Petruchio however easily disregards her correction and goes on to call her Kate. He begins to compliment her with phrases such as 'bonny Kate', 'pretty Kate' and 'super-dainty Kate', he also lightly adds that she will be his wife. It seems already that Petruchio begins to have an affect on Katherina, as she does not again correct him when he continues to call her Kate, this also suggests that she is beginning to accept his will. Nevertheless Kate's attitude does weaken enough for her to ignore him. The words that Petruchio uses to describe her have clear positive connotations but when used to depict her create a sarcastic tone that she recognises and reacts to. She calls him a moveable. When hearing this Petruchio is entirely unoffended and simply asks her what a moveable is, to which she replies 'A join'd-stool'. She clearly means this as an insult but Petruchio To this, Petruchio make a quick witty response and says that he completely agrees with her and that she should sit him. His quick witty response However, Petruchio drops his calm conduct for a brief moment and in this flash he snaps back at Katherina, he tells her that she should to as she is told. From this it is obvious that there is a moment in which Katherina's petulance proves to be too much for Petruchio and he can no longer And He is able to quickly compose himself and he regains his light tone In my opinion it is Petruchio that is the stronger character in this scene. He manages to challenge Katherina on several occasions without being stopped or fazed at her snappy responses. He maintains his calm and almost taunting tone throughout their encounter and remains mostly in control of his approach and speech while Kate becomes exceedingly aggravated. unaffected At the end of this scene, he is evidently confident of his ability to tame Kate and of his status as a man so much that he boldly tells her father that she has already agreed to marry him when, in reality, she is not. Ultimately it is Petruchio's assertion of that fact he is superior to her in all ways that will tame Katherina, proving he is the dominant character.
What is act 5 scene 2 about in taming of the shrew?
It's the last scene in the play; Bianca's wedding, at which Petruchio bets that Kate is better behaved than either Bianca or Hortensio's new wife. And so it proves to be; at Petruchio's behest, she comes from other room, then she goes and fetches Bianca and Hortensio's wife and brings them also, and finishes it off with a speech in which she praises the virtue of obedience in wives (a speech which tends to grate on modern ears if delivered straight.)
Who wants to marry Juliet in the tragedy of romeo and Juliet act 1?
In Act 1 scene 2 Paris asks Juliet's father if he can marry her. However, in Act 1 Scene 5 Romeo also starts getting ideas along those lines.
Whom does Juliet wait for in act 2?
To marry Romeo. Act 2 is all about the road to Romeo and Juliet's marriage. It starts with the Balcony Scene (which is actually Scene 2) and works its way to Scene 6 where the wedding takes place.
In romeo and Juliet how does shakespeare contrast the mood of act 3 scene 1 with the romantic atmosphere of act 2 scene 6?
she is dying to get with Juliet and is going to secretly marry her so she tells hime a sacret that he stinks :(
What scene do kate and petruchio get married in taming of the shrew?
Act 3 scene 2
Are there any soliloquies in The Taming of the Shrew?
There is a soliloquy spoken by Petruchio in act II, scene i, l. 165-179. He is talking to himself about what he will say to Kate if she does something negative.
In Act 2 Scene 1 of The Taming of the Shrew which of the two characters seem to be stronger and why?
In this scene of the play 'The Taming of the Shrew' the characters Katherina and Petruchio first meet. They engage in a lengthy verbal clash using elaborate phrases, both constructing a new metaphor from the other's remarks. Petruchio believed he had already understood her character, yet Katherina did not at all know of him. Petruchio decides that he would not try to match Katherina's rage, instead will irritate her by responding to her fury in a sarcastically positive way. Petruchio's self-assured and somewhat haughty manner clashed with Katherina's shrewish and opinionated nature, causing the position of the strongest character to fluctuate throughout the scene. Petruchio begins by politely greeting Katherina; he says 'Good morning, Kate- for that's your name, I hear'. Her belligerent and aggressive attitude is revealed instantly, for which he is prepared. She replies by saying that he has heard of something that is not feasible as her name is Katherina. At this point in a conversation any other person were to be having with Katherina, they would by no means make the mistake of addressing her as Kate again. Petruchio however easily disregards her correction and goes on to call her Kate. He begins to compliment her with phrases such as 'bonny Kate', 'pretty Kate' and 'super-dainty Kate', he also lightly adds that she will be his wife. It seems already that Petruchio begins to have an affect on Katherina, as she does not again correct him when he continues to call her Kate, this also suggests that she is beginning to accept his will. Nevertheless Kate's attitude does weaken enough for her to ignore him. The words that Petruchio uses to describe her have clear positive connotations but when used to depict her create a sarcastic tone that she recognises and reacts to. She calls him a moveable. When hearing this Petruchio is entirely unoffended and simply asks her what a moveable is, to which she replies 'A join'd-stool'. She clearly means this as an insult but Petruchio To this, Petruchio make a quick witty response and says that he completely agrees with her and that she should sit him. His quick witty response However, Petruchio drops his calm conduct for a brief moment and in this flash he snaps back at Katherina, he tells her that she should to as she is told. From this it is obvious that there is a moment in which Katherina's petulance proves to be too much for Petruchio and he can no longer And He is able to quickly compose himself and he regains his light tone In my opinion it is Petruchio that is the stronger character in this scene. He manages to challenge Katherina on several occasions without being stopped or fazed at her snappy responses. He maintains his calm and almost taunting tone throughout their encounter and remains mostly in control of his approach and speech while Kate becomes exceedingly aggravated. unaffected At the end of this scene, he is evidently confident of his ability to tame Kate and of his status as a man so much that he boldly tells her father that she has already agreed to marry him when, in reality, she is not. Ultimately it is Petruchio's assertion of that fact he is superior to her in all ways that will tame Katherina, proving he is the dominant character.
Story of The Taming of the Shrew?
This book talks about taming a shrew in which this case kate. The father says that bianca can only get married if kate gets married first, so to make it so bianca can get married petruchio forces kate to marry him and she ends up kinda liking him.
What is act 5 scene 2 about in taming of the shrew?
It's the last scene in the play; Bianca's wedding, at which Petruchio bets that Kate is better behaved than either Bianca or Hortensio's new wife. And so it proves to be; at Petruchio's behest, she comes from other room, then she goes and fetches Bianca and Hortensio's wife and brings them also, and finishes it off with a speech in which she praises the virtue of obedience in wives (a speech which tends to grate on modern ears if delivered straight.)
In what scene in Romeo and Juliet does Juliet say she doesn't want to marry Paris?
Act III Scene 5
Who wants to marry Juliet in the tragedy of romeo and Juliet act 1?
In Act 1 scene 2 Paris asks Juliet's father if he can marry her. However, in Act 1 Scene 5 Romeo also starts getting ideas along those lines.
When does Capulet tell Paris he can marry Juliet?
Capulet tells Paris that he can marry Juliet during the party at the beginning of Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 5. He gives his blessing to Paris and expresses his desire for Juliet to marry someone.
Who informed Juliet of Romeo's plan to marry her?
The Nurse, in act 2 scene 5.
In act 1 of Romeo and Juliet who wants to marry Juliet?
Paris, for sure. Romeo may be thinking about it after Act I Scene 5.
When was Juliet engaged to marry Paris?
In Act III Scene IV, by her father without first consulting her.
How does petruchio treat the servants?
Petruchio treats the servants with no respect what so ever, and Katherine is very suprised with his behavior toward the servants. This is from (lines 75-85) ACT IV
