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Act III, Scene i

Act III, Scene i. 1. Look at lines 16-21. How has Bianca’s character changed since earlier in the play? 2. How does Bianca respond to Lucentio’s revelation about his true identity? 3. How would you describe Bianca’s demeanor during her conversation with Lucentio/ Cambio ?

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Act III, Scene i

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  1. Act III, Scene i • 1. Look at lines 16-21. How has Bianca’s character changed since earlier in the play? • 2. How does Bianca respond to Lucentio’s revelation about his true identity? • 3. How would you describe Bianca’s demeanor during her conversation with Lucentio/ Cambio? • 4. Why is Hortensio/Litio angry with Cambio? • 5. Why does Lucentio/Cambio feel as though he needs to keep an eye on Hortensio/Litio? • 6. What else do we learn about Bianca in line 74? How does this change her image thus far in the play? • 7. Why is Hortensio/Litio considering giving up on Bianca?

  2. Act III, Scene ii • 1.Why are Katherine and Baptista concerned about Petruchio’s tardiness? • 2. Look at lines 27-29. What does Baptista’s response to his daughter’s tears reveal about his character? • 3. Describe how Petruchio is dressed for the wedding. Why does he refuse to change his clothes? • 4. According to Gremio, how was Katherine and Petruchio’s wedding unusual? • 5. How does Petruchio respond when Katherine says, “Now, if you love me, stay.” What does this reveal about Petruchio’s character? • 6. What argument does Petruchio give the wedding guests as to why Katherine needs to do what he says? What does this reveal about his views on gender roles? • 7. Why does Katherine go with Petruchio despite her initial refusal? Has Petruchio started to tame her? • 8. How does Bianca feel about Katherine and Petruchio’s marriage?

  3. Act III QW Analysis: Through the play, numerous characters hide their identity in order to get what they want. Looking at Bianca’s words and actions in Act III, she doesn’t seem as innocent and obedient as she did earlier in the play. Was her silence and meekness earlier in the play simply a disguise? In turn, Katherine, despite all of her objections, marries Petruchio and leaves with him after the wedding. Has her “shrewish” behavior started to be tamed? Or, was her “shrewish” behavior an act all along? Why would either girl need to put on an act? Or, if they are not acting, why have their characters changed? (5-7 sentences)

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