Act 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5

Act 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5

Taming of the Shrew Act 4.1 & 4.2

Directions: answer each question using complete sentences.  You may discuss them as a group but each of you should submit your own answers by email with TOTS Act 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5
1.    What are two examples of how Petruchio tries to tame Kate in scene 1? What is he doing? Why is he doing it this way? Is it funny? Why?
2.    What are two instances where Petruchio shows anger in scene 1? Who is the anger directed at and why does he show it?
3.    In scene 2, what decision does Hortensio make regarding his suit for Bianca? What does this show us about Hortensio’s view of women and love? What does it say about his societies views of love and marriage?
4.    Examine the way Petruchio treats the servants and the way he treats Kate in scene1. Explain the difference between Petruchio’s treatment of the servants and his treatment of his wife. What does this mean?
5.    In scene 1, what does Petruchio mean when he says he knows how to “kill a wife with kindness”?




Act 4.3 Study Questions

1.    Explain what is going on in the dialogue between Katherine and Grumio. What do you think Petruchio would think of this?
2.    What tone of voice do you think Katherine should use when delivering line 49 on page 167?
3.    Does Petruchio listen to Katherine? Explain.
4.    What do you think Katherine is thinking and feeling during the scene with the Tailor and Haberdasher? (Page 169-177)


Act 4.5

1.    How does Petruchio test Katherina’s acceptance of his authority? What is he trying to prove?
2.    How do you think Katherina feels about her actions in this scene?                                                 3.    Is she in fact “tamed”? Explain.