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.
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Essay Title: Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" on Film

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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Essay Title: Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew' / Analysis of Katharina's Monologue in Act 5 Scene 2

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.
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Essay Title: Social Status of Women in "Much Ado About Nothing"

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.
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Essay Title: Taming Of The Shrew

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.
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Essay Title: Taming of the Shrew & Trope of Irony

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.
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Essay Title: Taming of the Shrew / The Issue Of Love

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.
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Essay Title: Taming of the Shrew/Kate v. Petrochio