The taming of the Shrew
...and under her husband’s foot. -Everyone notices after she has said her speech that she has totally changed. Characterization: - This extract shows how Kate has transformed from a shrew-like woman into an obedient wife. This is determined by the statement. “My hand is ready, may it do him ease.” - Here we figure out that Kate has submitted completely to her husband, Petruchio. Plot Development: - The plot develops knowing all she has been through, she has been tamed by Petruchio. Setting: -The setting takes place in Lucentio’s house. -It creates a sense of warmth because everyone’s attention is thoroughly focused on the speaker. Theme: -The extract taken from the Taming of the Shrew contributes to the theme be relating how Kate has admitted her submission to her husband. -The major theme is portrayed by the attitude towards marriage shown in Petruchio’s and Kate’s relationship. Symbolic Importance: N/A Archetypal Significance: N/A Sound Devices: -There are a pair of rhyming words ( Please and ease). This was put into wr...