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Kathrina's Behavior In The Taming Of The Shrew

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In Taming of the Shrew, Kathrina's behavior is subdued when Perturchio mirrors her attitude to his servants and to Kathrina herself. " First, Petruchio acts like a "shrew" on his wedding day and throughout the honeymoon so that Kate can see what her bad behavior looks like in another person. This involves a lot of yelling, swearing, the abuse of hapless servants, and erratic and cruel behavior toward Kate." During the span of time that Pertruchio acts in the same manner as Kathrina he portrays a lot of fury and "colorful" language. "'Tis burnt; and so is all the meat. What dogs are these! Where is the rascal cook? How durst you, villains, bring it from the dresser, And serve it thus to me that love it not? Theretake it to you, trenchers, cups,

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