10 Questions
How are masculinity and femininity equated in The Taming of the Shrew?
Masculinity is equated with dominance and femininity with subservience.
Why is Bianca favored over Katherine at the beginning of the play?
Bianca is favored because she fits the traditional gender roles of society, unlike Katherine.
How is Katherine's character portrayed in The Taming of the Shrew?
Katherine is depicted as feisty, temperamental, and prone to stubborn outbursts.
What happens to characters who fail to perform their gender roles correctly in the play?
Characters who fail to conform to gender roles are humiliated and abused.
How do the men in the play perceive Katherine's behavior?
The men resent and ridicule Katherine, calling her a 'shrew'.
What methods does Petruchio use to 'tame' Katherine in The Taming of the Shrew?
Intentionally dressing in garish clothes, starving her, and refusing to let her sleep.
How are masculinity and femininity portrayed in The Taming of the Shrew?
Masculinity is equated with dominance, while femininity is equated with subservience.
Why is Katherine initially resented and ridiculed in the play?
Katherine's unwillingness to fit traditional gender roles leads to her being resented and ridiculed.
How is Bianca's character contrasted with Katherine's in The Taming of the Shrew?
Bianca is sweet-tempered and submissive, while Katherine is feisty and prone to outbursts.
What does the preference for Bianca over Katherine at the start of the play reveal about gender roles?
The preference for Bianca shows society's favoritism towards women who conform to traditional gender roles.
Explore the socially mandated and enforced gender roles in Shakespeare's play, The Taming of the Shrew. Reflect on the themes of masculinity, dominance, femininity, and subservience portrayed by the characters in the play.
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