The Taming of the Shrew (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Two main characters in the primary plot
Two main characters in the primary plot
Petruchio and Katherina
Baptista's condition for Bianca's marriage
Baptista's condition for Bianca's marriage
Katherina must find a husband first
Lucentio's disguise to access Bianca
Lucentio's disguise to access Bianca
Cambio, a tutor
Petruchio's main motivation for seeking a wife
Petruchio's main motivation for seeking a wife
Financial gain/wealthy wife
How Petruchio behaves at his own wedding
How Petruchio behaves at his own wedding
Arrives late in absurd, inappropriate clothing
Petruchio's taming methods at his home
Petruchio's taming methods at his home
Denies Katherina food and sleep
Psychological tactic Petruchio uses
Psychological tactic Petruchio uses
Reverse psychology - claims actions show love for her
The test in the final wedding feast
The test in the final wedding feast
Wager on which wife is most obedient when summoned
Result of the obedience wager
Result of the obedience wager
Only Katherina obeys and comes when called
Nature of play's ending re: Katherina's change
Nature of play's ending re: Katherina's change
Ambiguous - unclear if genuine or performed