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  What quote describes best Katherina as a shrew? (actions & words)

  Posted by dabb305 on Nov 15, 2009 at 09:23 AM

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  What is the setting of The Taming of the Shrew?  Where does the Induction take place?  In what country does the main play take place?

  Posted by moushey on Nov 13, 2009 at 01:58 PM

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  what do you think the ppurpose of the practical joke the lord plays on sly in the induction was?  

  Posted by sonia-b on Oct 12, 2009 at 10:06 AM

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  why katherine slapped petruchio during their wedding?in movie of the taming of the shrew?

  Posted by dailanjot on Oct 12, 2009 at 05:00 AM

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  why her father was putting of Bianca's marriage in spite of excellent offers?

  Posted by sumankrslg on Oct 11, 2009 at 08:23 AM

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  What is the difference between the lord and his huntsmens and Sly's language in The Taming of the Shrew?

  Posted by karakat7 on Jun 29, 2009 at 02:28 PM

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  Can you detect "Kates" motivation? Just a shrew, too smart to be content to be subserient,etc.?

  Posted by gr2133033 on May 5, 2009 at 03:39 PM

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  Focusing on the wealthy/powerful characters in the play, explore the nature of entertainment and social interactions among the classes?

  Posted by karn24 on Apr 26, 2009 at 08:08 PM

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  What is the dramatic effect of the wedding scene Act 3 scene 2 in The Taming of the Shrew?

  Posted by h1n4 on Apr 19, 2009 at 11:01 AM

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  in the play taming of the shrew what are 10 effects of petruchios shabby appearance

  Posted by sports12 on Apr 16, 2009 at 04:35 PM

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  What is the summary of The Taming of the Shrew? What would a character analysis of Katherine be?

  Posted by eshe on Apr 10, 2009 at 06:36 PM

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   Grumio’s speech changes from when he is addressing his fellow servants to when he is speaking to Petruchio. What is ironic about this change?

  Posted by gangsta001 on Apr 10, 2009 at 01:55 PM

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  What narrative structure is becoming apparent in Act IV?

  Posted by kitty006 on Apr 10, 2009 at 01:27 PM

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  What earlier evidence did we have that Katharine’s love for her father was a key to her shrewishness?

  Posted by smiley01 on Apr 10, 2009 at 12:49 PM

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  What type of language does Petruchio use to describe Katherine during his discussion with Baptista?

  Posted by brandirenea on Apr 6, 2009 at 04:00 PM

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  I need a summary for "The Taming of the Shrew".

  Posted by sossa on Feb 27, 2009 at 05:09 AM

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  What was Shakespeare's main purpose in writing The Taming of the Shrew?

  Posted by coconutorange on Feb 11, 2009 at 01:49 PM

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  What is the effect of Pertruchio's masculine language and actions on Kate and audience in Act 4.1 of The Taming of the Shrew?  

  Posted by h1n4 on Feb 4, 2009 at 08:42 AM

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  In The Taming of the Shrew, is the woman being tamed? 

  Posted by manjotpandher on Feb 2, 2009 at 02:17 AM

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  Why is the dramatic impact of humor on an audience important to the play, The Taming of the Shrew, as a whole?

  Posted by z42z42 on Feb 1, 2009 at 12:59 PM

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  In Act 3, Scene 2 of The Taming of the Shrew would Kate have seemed a dutiful daughter and bride to a contemporary audience?  

  Posted by h1n4 on Feb 1, 2009 at 04:45 AM

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  How is Petruchio not confoming to the role of a bridegroom in Act III Scene II of "The Taming of the Shrew"?

  Posted by z42z42 on Jan 31, 2009 at 10:44 AM

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  In "The Taming of the Shrew", what are the effect of Pertruchio's tardiness on the charcter of Kate?

  Posted by h1n4 on Jan 30, 2009 at 11:20 AM

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  In The Taming of the Shrew, how does Petruchio's first meeting with Baptista set the style of the courtship?

  Posted by babyface787 on Jan 19, 2009 at 06:57 AM

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  Any critics' quotes with negative comments about the Induction? Why do some people think the Induction is unimportant?

  Posted by ac264-me on Jan 13, 2009 at 05:11 AM

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  What purpose does "The Taming of the Shrew"'s Induction serve?

  Posted by limeorange on Jan 11, 2009 at 11:18 AM

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  Which character is late for Katharina's wedding in "The Taming of the Shrew"?

  Posted by bitar1990 on Jan 6, 2009 at 12:19 PM

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  What role do the servants play in Act 1, Scene 2 of "The Taming of the Shrew"?

  Posted by lilkhmerboi42 on Nov 10, 2008 at 04:06 PM

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  How old is Katharina in "The Taming of the Shrew"? What is her  D.O.B, Place of Birth and Religion?

  Posted by dianefagan on Nov 4, 2008 at 01:42 AM

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  In "The Taming of the Shrew," Bianca isn't a shrew in the beginning but she becomes one at the end. Why?

  Posted by christoff-17 on Apr 26, 2008 at 01:22 PM

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  In Act II, scene 1, what does Pertruchio feel about Katherina at the end of the scene in "The Tamming of the Shrew"?

  Posted by ron111 on Apr 6, 2008 at 12:29 PM

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  What were other theaters in which Shakespeare's plays were performed?

  Posted by josefina14 on Mar 27, 2008 at 02:12 PM

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  What language is featured in The Taming of the Shrew in Act II scene I? 

  Posted by lozzab on Mar 25, 2008 at 09:16 AM

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  In The Taming of the Shrew, what quote best illustrates Katerina not wanting to get married?

  Posted by milly on Mar 9, 2008 at 02:01 PM

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  What's the setting of Act I, scene 1 of "The Taming of the Shrew"?

  Posted by josefina14 on Feb 28, 2008 at 05:35 PM

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  To which poet does Shakespeare allude in Petruchio's speech about a wife's duty to her husband?

  Posted by kaynicole on Oct 24, 2007 at 01:45 PM

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  what are some love themes of the story taming of the shrew

  Posted by franklinperalta on Oct 13, 2007 at 01:31 PM

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  What was the main problem in The Taming of the Shrew and how was it resolved?

  Posted by chicky27 on Oct 8, 2007 at 07:32 AM

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  "The Taming of the Shrew is often hard to play to a modern audience but was easy to play to an old audience" Why is this true? explain your answer.

  Posted by alfredcary on May 24, 2007 at 12:01 PM

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  What is the purpose of the puns or play on words that serve in the relationship between Kate and Petruchio?

  Posted by shakespearelover88 on May 21, 2007 at 08:55 AM

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  Can someone go over the differences between Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" and the movie "10 Things I Hate About You"? compare & contrast.

  Posted by mocha8 on Apr 30, 2007 at 01:12 PM

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  What is Baptista's main concern?

  Posted by ciarab18 on Apr 19, 2007 at 01:15 PM

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  How is Hortensio injured?

  Posted by mack19 on Apr 12, 2007 at 06:20 PM

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  What information does Katherine hope to gain by tying Bianca's hands and questioning her?

  Posted by shorttiegurl on Mar 16, 2007 at 07:05 AM

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  "Explore the ways Shakespeare uses imagery to influence the audience's perception of characters." I need to know more types of imagery used.

  Posted by german-army-boots on Feb 27, 2007 at 08:56 AM

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  Describe the situational irony of scene 1 in Taming of the Shrew.

  Posted by mcrraven on Feb 11, 2007 at 02:11 PM

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  So mainly this story is about a guy who makes a bet with some other guys about seeing if he can win Katherina over?

  Posted by kaitlyn341 on Feb 5, 2007 at 03:38 PM

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  Can anyone explain how Shakespeare uses structure in his play related to the character of Kate?

  Posted by hiba on Jan 29, 2007 at 12:55 PM