The Taming of the Shrew (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Setting of Taming of the Shrew
Setting of Taming of the Shrew
Padua (Italian city)
Baptista's rule about Bianca's marriage
Baptista's rule about Bianca's marriage
Bianca can't marry until Katherina weds first
Lucentio's disguise name
Lucentio's disguise name
Cambio (a tutor)
Petruchio's main motivation for marriage
Petruchio's main motivation for marriage
Seeking a wealthy wife
Petruchio's taming methods
Petruchio's taming methods
Denying food & sleep, reverse psychology
Katherina's reputation/nickname
Katherina's reputation/nickname
'Shrew' - fiery temperament, refuses to conform
First meeting of Petruchio & Katherina
First meeting of Petruchio & Katherina
Verbal sparring match/battle of wits
Petruchio's behaviour on wedding day
Petruchio's behaviour on wedding day
Arrives late in absurd clothing
Men's wager at final wedding feast
Men's wager at final wedding feast
Betting on which wife will be most obedient
Nature of the play's ending
Nature of the play's ending
Ambiguous - unclear if Katherina's change is genuine