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The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew

William Shakespeare

In Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, Petruchio and Kate engage in a battle of wits as he tries to "tame" his bold and stubborn wife and bring her into line with society's expectations. This romantic farce, full of disguises and role playing, deals with themes such as marriage and duty, reality and illusion, and compromise. The Taming of the Shrew is one of William Shakespeare's most clever and sophisticated comedies.

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Take the Quiz Which of the following is not a theme in The Taming of the Shrew?
  1. The battle of the sexes
  2. Appearance vs. reality
  3. The struggle between the classes
  4. Cruelty to animals
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