William Shakespeare’s plays aren’t filled with antiquated ideas that hold no meaning today. The language may seem outdated, but his stories can still be relatable to a modern setting. Shakespeare’s first play, The Taming of The Shrew, may seem to be rife with outdated, sexist themes, but the 90’s film 10 Things I Hate About You managed to take these themes and put them into a more female positive, entertaining light. The film is a quirky, refreshing, and effective modern interpretation of Shakespeare’s play, which is showcased through the interpretation of Katherine, Petruchio, and the connection between marriage and dating. Whether you call him Patrick or Petruchio, the characters bear many similarities. First, they are both edgier characters
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Kat from the movie is a radical feminist who spends her time reading The Feminine Mystique and listening to girl power rock bands. She’s fearless and not afraid to stand up for herself. Katherine, at the beginning of the play, shares the same feeling about women. She unapologetically stands up for women, something that is unheard of in her time. Additionally. Kate pushes away Petruchio’s advances, as he calls her to him, she replies, “If I be waspish, best beware my sting” (Act 2.1, Line 210). This shuts down Petruchio’s insult, lets him know she’s not interested, and warns him to stay away. Kate is clever, quick, and has a crafty tongue. Kat is no different. At the end of the movie, when Kat recites her poem, she manages to insult Patrick, which he rightfully deserved, but also make him feel bad, and chase her to win her back. Finally, both characters, Kat and Kate, are pretty much universally hated by everyone. Kat’s counselor tells her that when people describe her, “Heinous bitch is the term used most often. You may want to work on that.” While townspeople run in fear at the sight of Kate. Kat from the film is an excellent interpretation of Kate from the
Kat from the movie is a radical feminist who spends her time reading The Feminine Mystique and listening to girl power rock bands. She’s fearless and not afraid to stand up for herself. Katherine, at the beginning of the play, shares the same feeling about women. She unapologetically stands up for women, something that is unheard of in her time. Additionally. Kate pushes away Petruchio’s advances, as he calls her to him, she replies, “If I be waspish, best beware my sting” (Act 2.1, Line 210). This shuts down Petruchio’s insult, lets him know she’s not interested, and warns him to stay away. Kate is clever, quick, and has a crafty tongue. Kat is no different. At the end of the movie, when Kat recites her poem, she manages to insult Patrick, which he rightfully deserved, but also make him feel bad, and chase her to win her back. Finally, both characters, Kat and Kate, are pretty much universally hated by everyone. Kat’s counselor tells her that when people describe her, “Heinous bitch is the term used most often. You may want to work on that.” While townspeople run in fear at the sight of Kate. Kat from the film is an excellent interpretation of Kate from the