The Taming of the Shrew | Act I, Scene 2 Summary and Analysis
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Petruchio—a forceful man who intends to marry for money
Grumio—Petruchio’s patient servant
Summary
Petruchio arrives in Padua from his hometown of Verona. His father, Antonio, has just died. Petruchio plans to take a wife in Padua and to visit his old friends. In front of the home of his friend Hortensio, Petruchio orders the elderly servant Grumio to knock on the door for him. But Grumio misunderstands, and a scuffle ensues. The clamor brings out Hortensio, who recognizes his old friend and invites the pair in.
Having heard Petruchio’s plan...
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