Character Analysis (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What label do others give Katherine at the start of the play?
What label do others give Katherine at the start of the play?
Shrew
What are the TWO main interpretations of Katherine's final speech about wifely obedience?
What are the TWO main interpretations of Katherine's final speech about wifely obedience?
Genuine submission OR ironic performance
In her final speech, Katherine says wives should place their hands where?
In her final speech, Katherine says wives should place their hands where?
Below their husbands' feet
What does Petruchio openly claim he wants when he arrives in Padua?
What does Petruchio openly claim he wants when he arrives in Padua?
A wealthy wife
Which methods does Petruchio use in his 'taming school' to control Katherine?
Which methods does Petruchio use in his 'taming school' to control Katherine?
Sleep & food deprivation, manipulation
What literary function does Bianca serve in relation to Katherine?
What literary function does Bianca serve in relation to Katherine?
Her foil
What does Bianca do in the final wager scene that creates an ironic reversal?
What does Bianca do in the final wager scene that creates an ironic reversal?
Refuses to come when called
How does Baptista primarily treat his daughters throughout the play?
How does Baptista primarily treat his daughters throughout the play?
As assets to be advantageously placed
What does Tranio's successful role-swap with his master demonstrate about social hierarchy?
What does Tranio's successful role-swap with his master demonstrate about social hierarchy?
Status depends on performance not birth
What parallel does the Christopher Sly frame narrative create with the main plot?
What parallel does the Christopher Sly frame narrative create with the main plot?
Both involve imposed role-playing