Character Analysis (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Katherine's initial characterisation
Katherine's initial characterisation
Fierce, outspoken woman who challenges societal expectations
Two interpretations of Katherine's transformation
Two interpretations of Katherine's transformation
Genuine submission OR ironic, exaggerated performance
Katherine's final speech imagery
Katherine's final speech imagery
Hands 'below their husbands' feet' - extreme submissiveness
Petruchio's taming methods
Petruchio's taming methods
Manipulation, sleep & food deprivation, verbal challenges
Bianca's function re: Katherine
Bianca's function re: Katherine
Foil - contrasts with Kate to highlight particular qualities
Bianca's action in final wager scene
Bianca's action in final wager scene
Refuses to come when Lucentio calls - ironic reversal
Baptista's role in the play
Baptista's role in the play
Patriarch who controls his daughters' futures as assets
Tranio's role-swap significance
Tranio's role-swap significance
Shows social status depends on performance, not inherent traits
Christopher Sly in frame narrative
Christopher Sly in frame narrative
Tinker tricked into believing he's nobleman - foregrounds illusion
How marriage is presented in the play
How marriage is presented in the play
Economic transaction - fathers auction daughters, husbands wager