The themes of power and gender are used in the relationship between Petruchio and Kate mainly because Petruchio undermines Kate in their marriage. He does this through sexual puns and comparing her to a wild animal when he refers to her as a wasp. Petruchio claims Kate is unable to harm him displaying his power over her. Through this, Kate feels outlaw emotions, however, she never acts on them. She never acts on them because this was considered unacceptable during this time period. Women were expected to take care of the household, bear children, and be subordinate to their husband. Although Kate lacked a mother figure in her young life, she was still socialized to know the proper role of a woman in the
The themes of power and gender are used in the relationship between Petruchio and Kate mainly because Petruchio undermines Kate in their marriage. He does this through sexual puns and comparing her to a wild animal when he refers to her as a wasp. Petruchio claims Kate is unable to harm him displaying his power over her. Through this, Kate feels outlaw emotions, however, she never acts on them. She never acts on them because this was considered unacceptable during this time period. Women were expected to take care of the household, bear children, and be subordinate to their husband. Although Kate lacked a mother figure in her young life, she was still socialized to know the proper role of a woman in the