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What does baptista offer gremio and hortensio In taming of the shrew?
In "The Taming of the Shrew," Baptista offers Gremio and Hortensio the opportunity to court his daughter, Bianca, but with the condition that they must wait until his elder daughter, Katherina, is married first. He values Katherina’s marriage as a priority, which complicates the courtship for the suitors. Baptista's promise of Bianca's hand in marriage serves as a prize for the suitors, driving their rivalry and strategies to win her affection.
Why do you think Shakespeare chose the phrase break the ice to describe the wooing of Baptista's older daughter?
Once the ice in a river is broken, boats can pass without difficulty. The whole quotation is "And if you break the ice, and do this feat, Achieve the elder, set the younger free For our access." What Tranio is talking about is Baptista's rule that Bianca cannot marry until Katharina is married first. By marrying Katharina, Petruchio will be like the icebreaker who frees up the river for those who follow, the suitors who want to marry Bianca.
What is the external conflict in Taming of the Shrew?
Hortensio wants to marry Bianca. Gremio wants to marry Bianca. Lucentio wants to marry Bianca. There's a conflict. Baptista refuses to allow Bianca to marry, despite her desires and those of her suitors. There's another. Petruchio wants Kate to behave herself, but she doesn't. Another conflict.
Which one of Portia's suitors does she compare to a sponge?
The Duke of Saxony's nephew, who is an alcoholic.
What signs do the gods give that they approve of Oddyseus' battle with the suitors?
.l.. the middle finger
What does baptista offer gremio and hortensio In taming of the shrew?
In "The Taming of the Shrew," Baptista offers Gremio and Hortensio the opportunity to court his daughter, Bianca, but with the condition that they must wait until his elder daughter, Katherina, is married first. He values Katherina’s marriage as a priority, which complicates the courtship for the suitors. Baptista's promise of Bianca's hand in marriage serves as a prize for the suitors, driving their rivalry and strategies to win her affection.
Which daughter does Baptista favor the most?
Baptista favors his younger daughter, Bianca, the most. He is protective of her and goes to great lengths to ensure she has suitors, while he is more stern and less indulgent with his elder daughter, Katherina. This favoritism creates tension and sets the stage for the dynamics of their relationships in Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew."
What does baptista ask biancas would be suitors in taming the shrew?
They have to wait for Kate to be married before they can marry Bianca. And of course they have to show that they are rich, so they will be good husbands to her (rich husbands anyway. Baptista doesn't seem to care much about whether they will be kind husbands.)
Why do you think Shakespeare chose the phrase break the ice to describe the wooing of Baptista's older daughter?
Once the ice in a river is broken, boats can pass without difficulty. The whole quotation is "And if you break the ice, and do this feat, Achieve the elder, set the younger free For our access." What Tranio is talking about is Baptista's rule that Bianca cannot marry until Katharina is married first. By marrying Katharina, Petruchio will be like the icebreaker who frees up the river for those who follow, the suitors who want to marry Bianca.
What does Odysseus and Telemachus do to get rid of the suitors?
they kill the suitors
How tall is Kristin Suitors?
Kristin Suitors is 5' 4".
Why did the suitors deal with Telemachus as they did?
The suitors treated Telemachus with disdain because they saw him as a young, inexperienced obstacle rather than a legitimate threat to their ambitions. They believed that his youth and lack of authority made him easy to disregard, allowing them to pursue his mother, Penelope, without fear of repercussions. Additionally, the suitors were emboldened by the belief that Odysseus was dead, leading them to underestimate Telemachus's potential to assert himself and reclaim his family's honor.
How were the suitors in The Odyssey bad hosts?
Not at all. The suitors were guests of Penelope, not hosts.
How does Odysseus fight turn out with t he suitors?
He fights the suitors and kills all of them.
How does Odysseus plan on recouping what the suitors took from him?
he is going to raid the suitors village
How does Eruymachus stop Odysseus from killing all the suitors?
Eruymachus doesn't stop Odysseus, he helps him kill the suitors. All the suitors die in the end.
What is the external conflict in Taming of the Shrew?
Hortensio wants to marry Bianca. Gremio wants to marry Bianca. Lucentio wants to marry Bianca. There's a conflict. Baptista refuses to allow Bianca to marry, despite her desires and those of her suitors. There's another. Petruchio wants Kate to behave herself, but she doesn't. Another conflict.
