FREE ESSAY ON TAMING OF THE SHREW ANALYSIS

TAMING OF THE SHREW ANALYSIS

The Taming of the Shrew: Act IV Scene I
Grumio arrives at Petruchio's house after accompanying Petruchio and Kate on a long
journey from Padua. Grumio affirms the fact that the servants are well prepared for the
new couple's arrival. He tells Curtis, another servant to Petruchio, of an incident that
occurred on the trip. Katherina's horse had thrown on her off and then remained on top of
her. Petruchio's reaction was not to assist Katherina, but to strike Grumio for letting
the horse fall. Grumio also explains how Kate actually tried to stop Petruchio's physical
attack on Grumio. Here, we can plainly see the beginning of "the taming" of Katherina,
the shrew.
When the couple arrives at the house, Petruchio demonstates anger toward Grumio for not
having someone at the door to welcome them. The two are served food and drink, but
Petruchio acts like a tyrant by complaining that the meat is overcooked. He also yells at
a servant for accidentally spilling water. Once again, Kate interjects that the meat was
cooked fine and the water was spilled accidentally and the servant should not be
punished. Petruchio refuses to eat and decides that they should fast for the evening and
he shows Kate to her room.
Bibliography
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