Examples Of Humanization In The Taming Of The Shrew

Something characteristic of Shakespearean Literature is Shakespeare’s humanization of characters through various means of development. Shakespeare presents characters in a very realistic fashion, their interactions with other characters seem to follow a logical and relatable progression. Much like actual human beings they experience a plethora of emotions and there are numerous facets to their character both good and bad (Shakespeare not only represents their good qualities but also incorporates their flaws). Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew is representative of this particular type of character development in its portrayal of numerous characters, their interactions, and their own individual identities. One of the most prominent examples of character humanization throughout the play could be Shakespeare’s representation …show more content…
After the interchange between Baptista, Bianca, the suitors, and Katherine, Baptista exits the scene with Bianca before imploring Katherine to remain with the suitors to expedite a potential marriage while he encourages Bianca to continue her studies and he ultimately chooses to spend more time with Bianca. This has a profound impact on the character dynamics in Katherine's response, “Why, and I trust I may go too, may I not? What, shall I be appointed hours as though, belike, I knew not what to take and what to leave, ha?”(I.i.104-106) and later on in the play the audience witnesses Katherine tying Bianca to a chair and questioning her about her suitors. The implications of parental favoritism can be relatable to certain family situations in which there is an older and younger sibling. For example, the older sibling may possess more amenities in terms of technology and the younger sibling may perceive that as favoritism and thus engendering