Tag Archives: Summer of the Shrew

Summer of the Shrew Part Deaux: Katherine’s Ironic Speech

Posted on July 29, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

The speech that Katherine gives at the end of The Taming of the Shrew has been the subject of much discussion.  Is this speech meant to be interpreted on face value, or is it ironic? Much of this is due … Continue reading →

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Taming of the Shrew: Sun, Moon, or Actor’s Performance?

Posted on December 10, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

I read Taming of the Shrew when I was in college, well, sort of.  Our professor asked us to read the play throughout the semester, and once a week we met in the school’s black box theater to act out … Continue reading →

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Kate’s Speech in Taming of the Shrew: Chaste, Obedient, Loquacious?

Posted on October 3, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

At the end of Taming of the Shrew, Katherine gives a speech on the role of wives.  The text of the speech urges women to submit to their husbands.  And yet, as many people have pointed out, the length of … Continue reading →

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Taming of the Shrew Commentary : Quick Hit

Posted on September 21, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

I did spend some time reading commentary for Taming of the Shrew.  Harold Bloom has wonderful collections of literary criticism over the centuries.  I am working through the 20th century at this point.  To me, the most surprising pieces were … Continue reading →

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My First Experience With Taming of the Shrew

Posted on July 11, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

When I was in college, I took two classes on Shakespeare; one devoted to Tragedies and the other devoted to Comedies.  In the Comedies class, we met each Friday in the black box theater to read and act out Taming … Continue reading →

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Summer of the Shrew

Posted on July 2, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

Ok, I am late in announcing this, but I am doing a mini Summer of Taming of the Shrew.  I was inspired by a rather shallow reflection I read recently about the play. So, just as I did a few … Continue reading →

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