Analysis of Shakespeare’s Comic Heroines Rosalind in “As You Like It,” Beatrice in “Much Ado About Nothing,” Katherina in “The Taming of the Shrew” and Maria in “Twelfth Night”
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A 5 page paper which examines how Shakespeare’s witty women contrast with the social realities of the Elizabethan age. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGwitwom.rtf

BIANCA’S PART – WHO WAS THE SHREW?
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This 3-page paper offers a different perspective of Bianca, the younger sister in Shakespeare's play Taming of the Shrew. Also disucssed are the issues of the day she represented.
Filename: MTbianca.rtf

Dress as a Representation of Human Sexuality and Gender
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This 5 page paper discusses "Assaulted and Pursued Chastity" by Margaret Cavendish and "The Taming of the Shrew" by Shakespeare and how they use dress to represent human sexuality and gender relationships. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Fathers in William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
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A 6 page paper which examines the similarities and differences between Baptista Minola and Egeus, particularly the relationships with their children, their roles and status in their respective societies, and their effect on the play’s progress. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGtammid.rtf

Figurative Language in William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and “The Taming of the Shrew”
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts how the figurative language conjures sexual images that reflect the couples’ feelings for each other. No additional sources are used.
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How and Why Katherine Succumbs to Petruccio:
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This 7 page paper examines the character of Katherine from, "The Taming of the Shrew", and determines how she succumbs to Petruccio. This paper highlights the gradual process of Katherine's loss of independence to reveal the extent to which Petruccio is able to control her. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSPetruc.rtf

Ophelia And Polonius; Katherine And Baptista: Father/Daughter Relationships
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6 pages in length. The father/daughter relationships between "Hamlet's" Ophelia and Polonius and "The Taming of the Shrew's" Katherine and Baptista reflect diversity of devotion, respect and admiration between two entirely different sets of parental association. That Ophelia is completely absorbed in the love she feels for her father Polonius is vastly contrary with the manner by which Katherine relates to Baptista, clearly illustrating how intimately Shakespeare approached the fundamental dynamics of father/daughter relationships in general. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCfathr.rtf

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

Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew' / Analysis of Katharina's Monologue in Act 5 Scene 2
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In 5 pages the author discusses Katharina's monologue in Act 5 Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew". "'The Taming of the Shrew' by William Shakespeare was considered to be a comedy in his time. Its plot is the theme in which males and females are pitted against one another for dominance in marriage. The play appears to be about an assertive woman, Katharina, who is coping with how she is supposed to act in the late sixteenth century society. She is expected to obey the unwritten laws of her society in order to be accepted by it. The play ends with Katharina outwardly conforming to the norms of the society. Inwardly, however she could be retaining her assertiveness, although she assumes the role of the obedient wife". No additional sources cited.
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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.
Filename: KSshakeSocial.wps

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.
Filename: khkvpet.wps

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.
Filename: JGAtshrw.wps

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

Two Shakespearean Fathers
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A 5 page essay that discusses the roles and characterizations of the fathers who are featured in two of Shakespeare's comedies, A Midsummer's Night's Dream and The Taming of the Shrew. This examination shows that Shakespeare was more inclined to show the father in The Taming of the Shrew. Baptista, in a more favorable light then the father in Midsummer Night's Dream Egeus. No additional sources listed.
Filename: khtwodad.wps