Petruchio's Long Soliloquy Analysis

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In Petruchio's long soliloquy after Katherine goes to her bridal chamber, he reveals his intentions to "tame" Katherine, the shrew. He intends to tame her as a falconer tames his falcon. He compares her to an untamed falcon - wild, stubborn, and unwilling. Petruchio reveals that he will try to starve Katherine and deprive her of sleep until she becomes obedient. Petruchio describes his plan as "a way to kill a wife with kindness;" he claims it will curb her madness and destroy her stubbornness.

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