Tag Archives: Taming of the Shrew

Emma’s Random (Reylo) Thoughts Part 13: Scoundress (Han x Leia) vs Reylo

Posted on August 19, 2018 by emmasrandomthoughts

Everything is about sex, except sex.  Sex is about power. So, I have spent a good half year delving into the bowels of Youtube exploring the reactions of fans(?) to Star Wars: The Last Jedi.  Specifically I spent time watching … Continue reading →

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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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Summer of the Sherw Part Deaux: Why Bianca Rebels At the End

Posted on July 2, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

I had been thinking about this ever since I saw The Taming of the Shrew. Much of the focus of Taming of the Shrew is on Katherine’s arc, from the shrew to the obedient wife.  My 7th grade English teacher … Continue reading →

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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival’s Taming of the Shrew: Summer of the Shrew Part Deux

Posted on June 19, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

It wouldn’t be summer without the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival’s outdoor free theater.   This year they begin with Taming of the Shrew.  I wish they had done this last year, because I did a bit of The Summer of the … 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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Shakespeare’s Shortcomings

Posted on October 16, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

Taming of the Shrew is one of Shakespeare’s “problem plays,” plays that are, on the surface comedies, but have difficulties that rebel against the comedy.  The Merchant of Venice, Measure for Measure, and All’s Well That Ends Well are among … 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: Induction

Posted on July 18, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

The Taming of the Shrew does not begin with the story of Katherine and Petruchio, or even with Katherine and her sister.  Instead, it begins with Christopher Sly, the tinker who passes out drunk and is made to believe he … 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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