The Taming of the Shrew Group
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milly
Student
High School - 10th Grade
In The Taming of the Shrew, what quote best illustrates Katerina not wanting to get married?
When Katherina, Baptista, Hortensio and Gremio are talking there is a quote that shows Katherina has a reluctance to get married or generally be owned by anyone.
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amy-lepore Teacher
High School - 12th GradePosted by amy-lepore on Monday March 10, 2008 at 7:38 AMHow about this one? Kate addresses the crowd of wedding guests as she is waiting with them for Petruchio who is intentionally late for their wedding.
"No shame but mine. I must, forsooth, be forced
To give my hand, opposed against my heart
Unto a mad-brain rudesby, full of spleen
Who wooed in haste and means to wed at leisure"Act 3, Sc. 2, Lines 8-11
In this quote she uses strong words such as "must," "forced," and "opposed against" to discuss her situation and her impending wedding plans. It works to foreshadow her behavior in the near future as a newlywed which adds to the humor of this play. Enjoy!
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