Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" on Film
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This 4 page report discusses the movie versions of Shakespeare's comedy and what was added or changed from the original play in the adaptation for film. The primary movie considered is the 1967 version starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. The popular 1953 hit, "Kiss Me Kate," is also briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWtshrew.rtf

Social Status of Women in "Much Ado About Nothing"
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An 11 page paper discussing women's roles as portrayed in"real life" along with those of "Much Ado About Nothing" and other plays, particularly "The Taming of the Shrew." The fact that Benedick misinterprets statements is shown merely as being honest mistakes. When the same error is committed by Beatrice and even Kate, the the audience and the other characters alike cluck over the obvious error that in reality was not error at all, but was the result of a finely crafted defense mechanism designed to keep all others at bay. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Taming Of The Shrew
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7 pages worth of analysis on various issues in Taming of The Shrew. Shakespeare's use of the relationships between actors as a commentary on the social relationships represented in the self-contained world of the play is discussed as are Kate's qualities which make her a "shrew." Several quotes are used to support points. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Taming.wps

Taming of the Shrew & Trope of Irony
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A 3 page essay that discusses Shakespeare’s use of irony in the Taming of the Shrew. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khirshew.rtf

Taming of the Shrew / The Issue Of Love
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A 5 page essay which expresses the opinion that Shakespeare does not reward Petruchio with Katherina's love for his abuse. Although this is discussed in terms of the entire text, the writer finalizes the point by contrasting Katherina's two longest speeches in the play. Bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: Tamekath.wps

Taming of the Shrew/Kate v. Petrochio
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A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts the Shakespeare's characterization of Petruchio and Katharina in The Taming of the Shrew. The writer argues that Kate and Petrochio were actually very much alike, a fact that they both recognized, and why Kate submitted so easily to the marriage in the first place. Both are headstrong, stubborn and smart and it is on this basis that Shakespeare drew the lines for their battle royal. No additional sources cited.
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TAMING OF THE SHREW: ABUSE, SATIRE AND RHETORIC
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This 4-page paper discusses whether Petruchio and Katharina's behaviors in Taming of the Shrew would be considered abusive today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTtameshre.rtf

The Taming of the Shrew
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5 pages in length: An analysis of the comedic, situation and intrigue, in this, one of Shakespeare's most entertaining plays. The situations the characters get themselves into are beyond compare to other works by the great master. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Taming of the Shrew / Character Of Katherina Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines the shrewish nature of the character Katherina in the William Shakespeare play, The Taming of the Shrew. Specifically discussed is her behavior and the way she is treated by both her father and her husband, Petruchio to determine whether or not she is a shrew in need of taming. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: Shrew.wps