Genuine submission, however, is an unlikely characteristic for Katherine to adopt. ... " Petruchio mirrors this adjustment in his speech to Katherine in scene 2.1. ... When the widow, Hortensio's wife, starts to argue with Petruchio, Katherine intervenes. ... His line pushes Katherine to challenge the widow. ... Katherine's language during this speech also suggests that she once again is acting. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The subservience of Katherine has been labeled as barbaric, antiquated, and generally demeaning. ... Katherine rebels against this stereotype by becoming a "shrew", a violently tempered and belligerent woman. Katherine endures reprimands, chiding, and humiliation in the course of her chosen rebellion. ... Others have attributed it to sibling rivalry between Katherine and her sister Bianca. In any case, no clear rationale is given to the audience as to the reason for Katherine's behavior. ...

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