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This 4-page paper discusses whether Petruchio and Katharina's behaviors in Taming of the Shrew would be considered abusive today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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his comedy, "The Taming of the Shrew." The tale of male dominance over female defiance until the female ultimately capitulates has been lambasted by modern-day scholars, who sagely nod and
believe that Shrew was a sign of the times, and nothing like that would be acceptable today. Petruchios verbal and physical abusive posturing would be the typical signs of a
wife-beater, while Katharinas shrewishness would be considered a prime example of a verbal abuser to the extreme. Some academicians point out, however, that, as with many things, interpretation is important,
and words, in and of themselves, shouldnt be taken at face value. The plot is fairly simple - younger sister Bianca
wants to marry but cant until older sister Katharina finds a mate. Problem is, her shrewish tongue scares off potential male suitors. Enter Petruchio, who makes a wager with his
buddies that he can "tame" this shrew. Then he methodically goes about doing so by matching Katharinas shrewishness word for word, going so far as to bind her and threaten
to spank her, then finally, subdues her. In the meantime, Katharina continues her defiance up until the very end, during which she finally seems to capitulate, having apparently met her
match. Twentieth-century feminists, appalled at the role of women in this play, are particularly appalled at Katharinas final monologue: "I am
ashamed that women are so simple To offer war where they should kneel for peace. Or seek for rule, supremacy and sway When they are bound to serve, love and
obey . . . Come, come, you forward and unable worms! My mind hath been as big as one of yours, My heart as great, my reason haply more,
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