Shakespeare Assessment: Option B
William Shakespeare’s play The Taming of the Shrew, tells the story of Katherina, who is a complex and strong character. Throughout the play Katherina refuses to conform to Petruchio's demands. Until the last few paragraphs of the play, she delivers a startling speech to women urging them to be subservient towards their husbands. Many scholars debate whether or not Katherina’s speech is Shakespeare’s clever way of using irony to show the absurd expectations of women or if she finally decides to follow societal roles.
To begin, some scholars are convinced that Katherina has decided to become obedient to Petruchio for the purpose of surviving his harsh treatment. In order to tame Katherina, Petruchio deprives
William Shakespeare’s play The Taming of the Shrew, tells the story of Katherina, who is a complex and strong character. Throughout the play Katherina refuses to conform to Petruchio's demands. Until the last few paragraphs of the play, she delivers a startling speech to women urging them to be subservient towards their husbands. Many scholars debate whether or not Katherina’s speech is Shakespeare’s clever way of using irony to show the absurd expectations of women or if she finally decides to follow societal roles.
To begin, some scholars are convinced that Katherina has decided to become obedient to Petruchio for the purpose of surviving his harsh treatment. In order to tame Katherina, Petruchio deprives