Then let whoever moved you here come and remove you. I will go sit and weep Till I can find occasion of revenge. [To HORTENSIO as LITIO ] Take you the lute, [To LUCENTIO as CAMBIO ] and you the set of books. Did you hear that, Petruchio? WIDOW Your husband being troubled with a shrew 30 Measures my husband's sorrow by his woe. Along with this, she'll get two thousand gold coins a year, which is what my land earns me. [As LUCENTIO]Why, then she's mine alone, of all the men in the world, by your firm promise. 'Tis deeds must win the prize, and he of both That can assure my daughter greatest dower Shall have my Biancas love. You knew my father well, and through him, me, the only heir to all his lands and wealth, which I have increased rather than depleted. So tell me, Sir Gremio, what can you offer her? Of whence, I pray? We will have rings, and things, and fine array. How now, my friend, why dost thou look so pale? Kate like the hazel-twig As hazel nuts, and sweeter than the kernels. Hey there, inside! Of that report which I so oft have heard. I'll be the great gust to her fire, and she will yield to me, for I am rough and don't woo like a child. Nor do they wonder why Kate chooses to maintain her behavior. I'll wait for her here and woo her forcefully when she comes. After my death, the one half of my lands, And, in possession, twenty thousand crowns. In exchange, he offers a music instructor for her, the disguised Hortensio, whom he introduces as Litio. Taming of the Shrew: Act 1, Scene 1 The Taming of the Shrew Scenes Overview Synopsis Characters Scenes Full Play Reviews Documents The Tamer Tamed Taming of the Shrew: Act 1, Scene 1 Jump to a scene A + Line - Line + Short names Hide Line Numbers Padua. Baptista accepts the present and intends to tell Petruchio as kindly as possible that Petruchio must be crazy to want to see Katherine, when Gremio, who cannot stand being upstaged, interrupts him. Of course, once the most important thing has been obtainedher love, that is. (2.1, L. 154-155) Teaching/breaking Katherine into an instrument (the lute) vs. Katherine smashing the lute over Hortensio's head Are you really jealous of me because of him? Act 2, Scene 1. He decides to adopt the tactic of calling her Kate and good-naturedly contradicting everything she says. [As LITIO]If I look pale, it must be from fear. Where did you study all this goodly speech? And bowed her hand to teach her fingering. You do me wrong, Sir Gremio. Read Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, Act 4, scene 1 for free from the Folger Shakespeare Library! Now, by the world, it is a lusty wench.I love her ten times more than e'er I did. Swords might withstand her, but never lutes. Why dost thou wrong her that did ne'er wrong thee? What, have I pinched you, Signior Gremio? Ill plead for you myself, but you shall have him. At the beginning of the scene, though, Kate shows that she may have another motive for complying with Petruchio. Fathers commonly Do get their children. To express my own gratitude, Iwho am more indebted to you than anyoneoffer you the services of this young scholar. [To KATHERINE] For shame, thou hilding of a devilish spirit! Here comes your father. Enter GREMIO, LUCENTIO in the habit of a mean man; PETRUCHIO, with HORTENSIO as a musician; and TRANIO, with BIONDELLO bearing a lute and books. But now, Baptista, to your younger daughter. I find you exceedingly gentle. I'll only irritate you if I stay. You don't limp at all! We will have rings, and things, and fine clothes, and kiss me, Kate. Understand every line of The Taming of the Shrew . For the next 7 days, you'll have access to awesome PLUS stuff like AP English test prep, No Fear Shakespeare translations and audio, a note-taking tool, personalized dashboard, & much more! But now, Baptista, to your younger daughter. Well mayst thou woo, and happy be thy speed. Accept him, or else risk offending me. Ay, when the special thing is well obtained,That is, her love, for that is all in all. Exit Servant with LUCENTIO and HORTENSIO, BIONDELLO following. Chaos rules at Baptistas house the next morning as Katherine chases Bianca, cursing at her in a fury. Match. Six score fat oxen standing in my stalls. A child shall get a sire, if I fail not of my cunning. If she and I be pleased, whats that to you? And can't young men die as well as old men? Boy, you don't know how to love like I do. And with that she struck me on the head, so that my head went right through the lute. And through the instrument my pate made way. The introductions begin in a whirlwind of deception. And so I take my leave, and thank you both. Sir Baptista, I'm in a bit of a hurry with this business, and I can't come wooing every day. Where are you from? I swear I'll hit you if you strike me again. Struggling with distance learning? [as LUCENTIO] Pardon me, sir, the boldness is mine own, That being a stranger in this city here Do make myself a suitor to your daughter, Unto Bianca, fair and virtuous. I'll wait for her here and woo her forcefully when she comes. His name is Cambio. I will settle this quarrel. Hardly wise enough to keep yourself warm. For patience she will prove a second Grissel, And Roman Lucrece for her chastity. [To PETRUCHIO]You're being too blunt. Go to it orderly. Both daughters had arranged marriages by there father. PETRUCHIO enters with HORTENSIO, disguised as a musician. They do consume the thing that feeds their fury. your father has consented that you will be my wife. Was ever gentleman thus grieved as I?But who comes here? I am your neighbor, and was suitor first. Petruchio is my name, Antonios son,A man well known throughout all Italy. Romeo, my cousin Romeo, Romeo! But be thou armed for some unhappy words. You wrong me, Signior Gremio. A thousand thanks, Sir Gremio. His friend Hortensio suggests that Petruchio woo Katherine. O, the kindest Kate! But yours will burn out. That is everything. Unbind my hands, Ill pull them off myself. Pray, have you not a daughterCalled Katherina, fair and virtuous? If you should die before him, wheres her dower? If she frowns, I'll say that she looks as cheerful as morning roses newly washed with dew. Than three great argosies, besides two galliasses. [Presenting LUCENTIO, disguised as CAMBIO]He has studied at the university in Rheims, and is as skilled in Greek, Latin, and other languages as that man is in music and mathematics. It's amazing to seeeven a cowardly wretch can tame the fiercest shrew when a man and a woman are left alone together.Give me your hand, Kate. She is not for your turn, the more my grief. If she tells me to get out, then I'll thank her as if she'd asked me to stay with her for a week. [To HORTENSIO as LITIO]You take the lute. Instead you entertain your suitors with mild and gentle conversation, and are quiet and friendly. So why does the world report that Kate limps along? I stood there confused for a while, looking through the strings of the lute as if they were prison bars, while she called me a "rascal fiddler," "twangling fool," and twenty other hateful names like that. Nay, now I see She is your treasure, she must have a husband, I must dance barefoot on her wedding day And, for your love to her, lead apes in hell. Why would you hurt her when she's never done you any harm? Nay, hear you, Kate: in sooth you scape not so. What, have I discouraged you, Sir Gremio? An old Italian fox is never that kind, my boy. Stand back, fickle boy. Whoever can offer my daughter the most wealth and property as her widow's inheritance will have Bianca's love. I see you do not mean to part with her, Or else you like not of my company. Welcome, good, methinks you walk like a stranger. We will have rings, and things, and fine array, And kiss me, Kate. Is it for him you do envy me so? . Petruchio enthusiastically agrees. Oh, I can't wait to talk to her! I find you exceedingly gentle. Kiss him for that, good widow. I see that your name is Lucentio. What may I call your name? Now they'll either bring you a profit or be lost at sea. The free trial period is the first 7 days of your subscription. She can't have more than all I have. You plan the feast, father, and invite the guests. And with that she struck me on the head, so that my head went right through the lute. Why, how now, dame! Call, good Mercutio. I'm off to Venice. First, as you know, my house within the city Is richly furnishd with plate and gold, Basins and ewers to lave her dainty hands; My hangings all of Tyrian tapestry, In ivory coffers I have stuffed my crowns, In cypress chests my arras counterpoints, Costly apparel, tents, and canopies, Fine linen, Turkey cushions bossed with pearl, Valance of Venice gold in needlework, Pewter and brass, and all things that belong To house or housekeeping. A play is staged for Slythe play that we know as The Taming of the Shrew.In the play, set in Padua, Lucentio and other suitors pursue Bianca . And time it is, when raging war is done, 2. Since Katherina was older she had to get married first. The men view her as a shrew, but they care very little about the origins of her shrewish nature. I'll now go to Venice to buy clothes for the wedding. edsDe is a pun; it eansm thbo iostacn (as podspoe to . After my death, the one half of my lands. For thou are pleasant, gamesome, passing courteous. Nay, come, Kate, come. Otherwise, you must pardon meif you should die before your father does, then what would become of all the wealth Bianca is supposed to inherit from you? Good luck with your wooing. You knew my father well, and through him, me, the only heir to all his lands and wealth, which I have increased rather than depleted. From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. I'll offer all these to Bianca, and I'll double whatever you might offer next. Petruchio and Gremio offer Hortensio and Lucentio as tutors. Gremio appears with Lucentio, who is . "The Taming of . Let me go. March 3, 2023, SNPLUSROCKS20 When we were alone, we agreed that she would go on being a shrew in public. We will have rings, and things, and fine clothes, and kiss me, Kate. You're welcome here, sir, and he is too, for your sake. She must have a husband, dance barefoot on her wedding day and lead apes in hell. Oh, be thou Dian, and let her be Kate, And then let Kate be chaste and Dian sportful. As the leader of the Minola family, he is in a precarious position. By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. But enough chatter. For patience she will prove a second Grissel. [As LUCENTIO]Pardon me sir, for the boldness is all my own. Twenty thousand crowns right away, and one half of my lands after my death. Kate is like a hazel-twig, straight and slender, her hair is as brown as hazelnuts, and she herself is sweeter than the hazelnut kernels. Marry, so I mean, sweet Katherine, in thy bed. The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. Accept him, or else risk offending me. I have nothing left. If she frowns, I'll say that she looks as cheerful as morning roses newly washed with dew. I think shell sooner prove a soldier.Iron may hold with her, but never lutes. O slow-winged turtle, shall a buzzard take thee? Petruchio and his servant, Grumio, enter. What a witty mother! KATHERINE "He that is giddy thinks the world turns round" I pray you tell me what you meant by that. Order your servants aroundnot me. As before, when Baptista is present, the men ignore Kate, talking about her, not to her. It were impossible I should speed amiss. But slow in speech, yet sweet as springtime flowers. Why do you look so pale? Next Themes Themes and Colors Key Summary Analysis It is finally time for Lucentio and Bianca's wedding banquet. Alas, good Kate, I will not burden thee,For knowing thee to be but young and light, Alas, good Kate, I would never burden you, for I know you're young and light. By God, that's a lively girl! Inexplicably, when Petruchio persists, she actually complies. Baptista says that whichever of the suitors can best ensure that Bianca will be provided for when she is a widowin other words, whichever has the greatest wealthmay have her hand. I choose her for myself. Petruchio has come from Verona to Padua to seek his fortune. And you, good sir. Are you sad? Sir Baptista, I'm in a bit of a hurry with this business, and I can't come wooing every day. Only deeds can determine the winner here. To smile at scapes and perils overblown. Now, Kate, I am a husband for your turn, For, by this light, whereby I see thy beauty, Thy beauty that doth make me like thee well, Thou must be married to no man but me. By Saint George, I probably am too young for you. If you can't, then she'll marry Sir Gremio. Bid them use them well. Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does. A public square. Father, and wife, and gentlemenfarewell. Yours, if you talk of tales. I think I'll be able to do my master good. If she's a shrew, then it's for some crafty purpose, for she's not naturally willful, but is in fact as modest as a dove. Shes apt to learn and thankful for good turns. Did the goddess Diana ever grace a forest like Kate now graces this room with her queenly walk? Enter HORTENSIO as LITIO, with his head broke. If she do bid me pack, Ill give her thanks, As though she bid me stay by her a week. Continue to start your free trial. [as LUCENTIO] And I am one that love Bianca moreThan words can witness or your thoughts can guess. Why, how now, dame! Petruchios quick wit, though, proves equal to hers, and Katherine, used to skewering the slower-witted men by whom she is surrounded, finds his aptitude for sparring highly frustrating. They engage in a lengthy verbal duel with elaborate puns, each one constructing a new metaphor from the others commentsKates puns generally insult or threaten, but Petruchio twists them into sexual innuendo. Then, at my farm I have a hundred milk cows and a hundred and twenty fat oxen in my stables. Say, Signior Gremio, what can you assure her? [To BAPTISTA] Sir, list to me: I am my fathers heir and only son. [To BAPTISTA] If you like me, she shall have me and mine. Then let Kate be the chaste one, while Diana is my love. And how are you, daughter Katherine? Let me fret you then!" A curse on your crafty withered hide! And then to dinner. Romeo! Good morrow, neighbor Gremio.God save you, gentlemen! Oh, put me in your good books! Unbind my hands, I'll pull them off myself, Yea, all my raiment, to my petticoat; Or what you will command me will I do, So well I know my duty to my elders. O, how I long to have some chat with her! Taming of the Shrew - Act I & II Puns. Father, and wife, and gentlemen, adieu. Calm down, gentlemen. In fact, Petruchio thinks so little of what Kate replies that Gremio, fearing that Petruchios presumptuous confidence will impede his own chances of marrying Bianca, reiterates what Kate initially says to him: Hark, Petruchio, she says shell see thee hanged first (II.i.292). His friend Hortensio suggests that Petruchio woo Katherine. If her temper results from her frustration with the dim-witted qualities of the men around her, one easy explanation for her acceptance of Petruchio would be that he is her equal in wit and willpower. For shes not froward, but modest as the dove. Now, by Saint George, I am too young for you. Why, then thou canst not break her to the lute? Let me continue. On the other hand, Petruchio does not respect Kate, or at least he pretends to disrespect her for the sake of the game. Then she jumped up with impatience and said, "'Frets,' is that what you call them? And to conclude, we have 'greed so well together, That upon Sunday is the wedding day. She has always used her tongue liberally to get her way, and here, when Petruchio seems to force marriage upon her, a decision that will affect the rest of her life, she lapses into silence. If I may have your daughter for my wife, I will leave her three or four houses in rich Pisa, all of them as good as anything old Sir Gremio has in Padua. No, come back, good Kate. / She is not hot, but temperate as the morn (II.i.285286). Well mayst thou woo, and happy be thy speed.But be thou armed for some unhappy words. Everything else I own is of a similar high value. And thou, Hortensio, with thy loving widow, 7. Thou dost not halt. Petruchio is my name. Petruchio. I am a gentleman. Sirrah young gamester, your father were a fool To give thee all and in his waning age Set foot under thy table. Neighbor, this is a very gracious gift, I'm sure. You are very welcome, sir. Marriage in The Taming of the Shrew is negotiated like a business transaction. 'Tis bargained twixt us twain, being alone. I tell you, it's incredible how much she loves me, though. Wed love to have you back! Signior Petruchio, will you go with us, Or shall I send my daughter Kate to you? Love and marriage are the concerns of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. You'll be billed after your free trial ends. I know not what to say, but give me your hands.God send you joy, Petruchio. That's just what I do, when I see a crab apple. I myself am getting on in years, I must confess, and if I should die tomorrow, all this will belong to Biancaso long as while I live she will be only mine. Definitions and examples of 136 literary terms and devices. I did but tell her she mistook her frets, And bowed her hand to teach her fingering, When, with a most impatient devilish spirit, 'Frets' call you these? quoth she. Give me leave.. Where did you memorize all this witty talk? She is not hot, but temperate as the morn. Then you'll lose your arms. Oh, you be Diana, then, and let Diana be Kate. Both sisters leave in a huff, just before a group of visitors enters to see Baptista. Signior Baptista, my business asketh haste, And every day I cannot come to woo. Here comes your father. Must stead us all, and me amongst the rest; 232. I swear, you've certainly shown a father's tender care in trying to marry me off to a lunatic, a crazed villain and a swearing fool, who thinks that he can force his way through with enough cursing! creating and saving your own notes as you read. If you accept them, then they are valuable indeed. I see no reason but supposed Lucentio Must get a father, called supposed Vincentio And thats a wonder. A thousand thanks, Signior Gremio. Don't refuse my proposal. Teacher Editions with classroom activities for all 1699 titles we cover. I tell you, father, I am as domineering as she is proud-minded, and when two raging fires come together, they cancel each other out. We're sorry, SparkNotes Plus isn't available in your country. When Baptista comes in to try to break up the fight, he only angers Katherine more by showing that he favors Bianca. who thinks that he can force his way through with enough cursing! Now, I promise you You have showed a tender fatherly regard To wish me wed to one half lunatic, A madcup ruffian and a swearing Jack, That thinks with oaths to face the matter out. But who's this coming? So tell me, Sir Gremio, what can you offer her? [As LUCENTIO]And I am a man that loves Bianca more than words can express, or your thoughts can guess. Those who talk about me call me Katherine. I have a daughter, sir, called Katherina. Oh, then belike you fancy riches more.You will have Gremio to keep you fair. First, as you know, my house in the city, which is richly furnished with gold and china, and basins and jugs for her to wash her dainty hands. Analyzes how shakespeare's katherina of the taming of the shrew and . My father is Vincentio. These I will assure her, And twice as much whate'er thou offerst next. KATHARINA. Indeed, compared to the other suitors who simply run from Kates temper, Petruchio fires a countering shot at each and every one of her arrows. I love her ten times more than e'er I did. Be patient, gentlemen. Instant PDF downloads. How but well? Eventually, she becomes so enraged that she hits him, but he continues the game just the same, saying that he will marry her whether or not she is willing: will you, nill you, I will marry you (II.i.263). Taming of the Shrew | Act 2, Scene 1 A ct 2, S cene 1 Scene Summary [A room in Signor Baptista's house. I'd be a cock without a comb, if Kate will be my hen. Oh, the kindest Kate! I know him well. You shall go see your pupils presently. Ay, to the proof, as mountains are for winds,That shakes not, though they blow perpetually. Get Annual Plans at a discount when you buy 2 or more! Petruchio's wooing of Katherine, however, is free of idealism. And where two raging fires meet together. Say that she rail; why then Ill tell her plain, Say that she frown; Ill say she looks as clear. Kates compliance with Petruchios decree may surprise us, but if we consider her as essentially misunderstood by the other characters, her behavior may appear more understandable. . I am your neighbor, and I was her first suitor. What may I call your name? You must be jokingand now I can see that you've been joking with me this whole time. 'Twill bring you gain or perish on the seas. 'Twas told me you were rough and coy and sullen, And now I find report a very liar. A vengeance on your crafty withered hide! She's not fierce, but as mild as the morning. . and my cypress-wood chests are filled with quilted bedspreads, expensive clothes, bed curtains and canopies. I am your neighbor, and I was her first suitor. If I may have your daughter for my wife, I will leave her three or four houses in rich Pisa, all of them as good as anything old Sir Gremio has in Padua. He ran this way and leapt this orchard wall. She threw her arms around my neck, giving me kiss after kiss and swearing vows of love, and in an instant she had won my heart. Moved, in good time. I choose her for myself. Why, then the maid is mine from all the world. Abrasive as always, Katherine tears into Petruchio from the moment he sets foot in her room. If she is silent and won't say a word, then I'll praise. KATHERINE enters with BIANCA, whose hands are tied. Why, that is nothing. And, for your love to her, lead apes in hell. Skipper, stand back. What, with my tongue in your tail? No cock of mine. And you, good sir. Thanks for creating a SparkNotes account! Free trial is available to new customers only. Do make myself a suitor to your daughter, I may have welcome mongst the rest that woo. And this small packet of Greek and Latin books. What, will you not suffer me? My father was Antonio, a man well known throughout Italy. Proceed in practice with my younger daughter. Oh, you be Diana, then, and let Diana be Kate. But here she comesand now, Petruchio, speak. How but well? O, the kindest Kate! That I disdain. See thou dissemble not. Next Sunday my daughter Katherina is to be married, you know. And, will you, nill you, I will marry you. Let him that moved you hither, Remove you hence. My wall hangings are of purple tapestry, my ivory chests are stuffed with gold, and my cypress-wood chests are filled with quilted bedspreads, expensive clothes, bed curtains and canopies, fine linen, Turkish cushions embossed with pearl, gold Venetian draperies, pewter and brass, and everything else you could want for a house or housekeeping. Is this your speeding? on 2-49 accounts, Save 30% And no doubt Petruchio will have a quiet catchno one's going to fight him for her. Learn. The Taming of the Shrew Act II, scene i Summary & Analysis | SparkNotes Start your 7-day FREE trial now! Really, you're too angry. May God give you joy, Petruchio. I'll offer all these to Bianca, and I'll double whatever you might offer next. Oh, then you probably prefer money. With all due respect, Petruchio, please let us poor petitioners get a word in too. Sirrah young gamester, your father were a fool. Yet I have faced it with a card of ten. By report I know him well. I did but tell her she mistook her frets. Strangely, Kate remains silent after this remark, and when Petruchio again claims that they will marry on Sunday, she says nothing, and they both leave. Well have you heard, but something hard of hearing. When did she ever speak a single cruel word to you? Good morrow, Katefor thats your name, I hear. Go about it with more ceremony. What, will my daughter turn out to be a good musician? I am a foreigner in this city, but I have come to make myself a suitor to your daughter, the fair and virtuous Bianca. No, this turtledove will catch a buzzard. You must not look so sour. Baptista accepts the gift and then hears from Tranio, who, pretending to be Lucentio, presents his own gift of books and a lute, in exchange for the permission to see and woo Bianca. I swear I'll even plead with him on your behalf. Katherine has tied Biancas hands together and is trying to beat her sister because Bianca will not tell her which of the suitors she prefers. Hortensio cuts him off by returning, his head now bleedingapparently, when Hortensio attempted to teach Katherine how to play the lute, she promptly took the instrument and smashed it over his head. Did ever Dian so become a grove As Kate this chamber with her princely gait? The Taming of the Shrew: Act 5, Scene 2 Summary & Analysis New! A meacock wretch can make the curstest shrew. You are pleasant, amusing, polite, not sharp-tongued, and as sweet as springtime flowers. Read our modern English translation of this scene. $24.99 After Petruchio invokes this simile, Kates resistance falters. On the following Sunday, Bianca will marry youif you can make this guarantee. Hark, Petruchio: she says shell see thee hanged first. Baptista agrees to award Bianca to Lucentio as soon as his father can guarantee the wealth that he has claimed. Was there ever a man who suffered like I do? It will return, but Petruchio clearly did not miss the mark with his strategy, which capitalizes on her need for acceptance. Hortensio jokingly asks Petruchio whether he would like a shrewish, yet rich, wife. Contact us If you can't, then she'll marry Sir Gremio. But if it's my jewelry and clothes you wantuntie my hands and I'll pull them off myself, yes, everything down to my underwear. Why, heres no crab, and therefore look not sour. So much for our hopes of freeing Bianca. How but well, sir? Say that she frown; Ill say she looks as clear As morning roses newly washed with dew.
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