Petruchio’s Intention Toward Katherina Evident by her use of prose, Kate does not conform to the ‘acceptable behaviour’ that is expected of her and is consequently she is isolated, insulted and made to feel an outcast by the majority of society. Images of hell and demons are often concerned with her character establishing that the male characters are afraid of her outrageous behaviour, “From all such devils, good lord, deliver us”. Even her own father refers to her as “a most impatient devilish spirit”. I therefore believe it can be established that Kate has an acceptable explanation as to why she acts so outrageously if she has been constantly criticised and offended. Patently Petruchio commits himself to “tame her”, using several methods which prove to be patronising and are aimed to shock and intrigue Kate. In this essay I will assess the extent Petruchio’s intentions are to dominate and control Kate or whether in actual fact, he aims to liberate her through his domination with the hope that she will begin to enjoy life and be socially accepted. Defining his aims clearly, Petruchio states, “Haply to wive and thrive as best I may”, making no disguise of the fact that he wants a rich wife. First meeting Kate, he uses a technique described as “nothing less but psychological rape” as he uses his verbal authority and supremacy to attack her mind. “Yet not so deeply as to thee belongs, myself am mov’d to woo thee for my wife”. Appearing to be opinionated and dictating Kate, Petruchio begins by asserting the fact that he wants to calm her so that she is like everyone else, “for dainties are all Kates”. Stating facts that are negativ... ... middle of paper ... ...e, dishonest attitude: an act of a misogynist bully. Suffering physically as deprived from sleep and food, Petruchio intends to silence her by being more shrew than she is however this is an act of someone who evidently benefits from being recognised as the authority. In the very first act of the play Petruchio states that he doesn’t care what type of person he marries as long as they are wealthy, “Be she as foul as was Florentius’ love, As old as Sibyl, and as curst and shrewd….” And this is exactly what he has done by marrying Kate , “I come to wive it wealthily in Padua”. I believe that using an uncompromising desire to dominate, distinctly Petruchio aims to form a relationship in which he succeeds with the upper hand: a relationship that will benefit him with wealth and a wife who obeys and conforms to his demands.
...l kiss thy lips; haply some poison doth hang on them to make me die with a restorative.” Clearly her own thoughts equal that of the Romeo’s in the respect that she has no care for her own life now that she has lost Romeo.
The Nun Prioresses is a prime example of Chaucer’s use of physical appearance to make criticism of a certain social class. In the general prologue, the nun’s non-physical characteristics describe her as trying to be better than herself by,”
Despite not having excellent writing skills, and not being able to properly format letters, Contessina personality is still clearly represented. For example, in 1430 when the plague came through Florence, Cosimo and his two sons went to Verona and Ferrara. On June 6, 1430, Contessina wrote a letter to her son Giovanni to check in on her family. As a good mother Contessina tries to help her son by giving him advice, and displays her maternal and caring personality. Contessina states, “ It has been very hot here for some days, and I expect it is the same with you, so take care to keep cool” (Contessina De Bardi). Contessina exhibits typical maternal concerns, such as making sure her children okay and are healthy. She gives them maternal advice and guidance despite not being with them. In the letter she not only gives advice for her son, but also checks up on her husband and her other son Piero. For example she states, “ Take care to caress him and see that he is comfortable…” (Contessina De Bardi). This illustrates how caring and concerned she is for all her
In the play The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare, Petrucio recognizes, respects and desires Katherine’s strength of character. Petrucio is a clever man who sees beyond facades because he uses them himself. (II, i 46) (II, I 283 - 89) He is stimulated by Katherine’s sharp tongue and harsh actions. He proves this many times throughout the play.
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The plot of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew revolves mainly around the story of the fiery, seemingly untameable Katherine and her suitor Petruchio’s efforts to turn her into the perfect wife. Petruchio’s domestication tactics include forcing the “devil’s wife” into marriage, publicly humiliating her at said wedding by kissing her against her will, depriving her of food and sleep, and inundating her with lewd comments. Even before Petruchio meets Kate – as he insists on calling her – servant Grumio implies that his master intends to use sexual force to overpower her: “He will throw a figure in her face and so disfigure her with it…” (1.2.115) At after her cruel ordeal, Katherine, whose independence used to be an immutable part
To begin with, Flaubert describes Felicite as a servant whom was envied by other servant only by the way she would keep house. Anything she touched was always done to the best of her ability. While being a servant, Félicité formed one of many series of deep attachments during her fifty years of service. She became devoted to Virginie, and closely followed Virginie’s church activities: “She copied the religious observances of Virginie, fasting as she and confessing with her did” (528). Felicite was sort of obsessed with Virginie in a way which was a motherly instinct. At the time of Virginie death it was most unbearable for Felicite. According to Flaubert, “For the two nights Felicite never left the dead child. She repeated the same prayers, sprinkled holy water over the sheets, came sat down again, and watched her. ...
marry her to a peasant so her children will be humbly born and pose no
She does not spew out all the reasons why she loves Othello or say that she is unavoidably attracted to him as she could have. Instead, she picks a practical reason –
Your lady’s love against some other maid/ That I will show you shining at this feast, /And she shall scant show well that now seems best” (I.ii.103-106). Benvolio's definition of love shows the audience two things about Benvolio: he is a womanizer and he has never before experienced true love.
On the next rung down from God was the King who was the most powerful
Through Duke Ferrara’s description of his departed Duchess, it is apparent that he is a controlling individual whose dissatisfaction with the Duchess’ loose behavior led to him arranging her death. When Duke Ferrara was talking to the marriage negotiator about the portrait he has of his last Duchess, he states, “sir, ‘twas not/her husband’s presence only, called the spot/of joy into the Duchess’ cheek” (13-15). When commenting on the expression of his deceased Duchess in the painting, Duke Ferrara claims that the blush of pleasure on her cheeks was caused by numerous individuals, not solely he. Later summarizing the tragic flaw of the Duchess, Duke Ferrara asserts, “a heart–how shall I say?–too soon made glad,/too easily impressed; she liked whate’er/she looked on, and her looks went everywhere” (23-24). With these words, Duke Ferrara alleges that too many things amazed the Duchess, which dissatisfied him. Also through “her looks went everywhere” (24), Duke Ferrara uses a reference to sexual promiscuity to demonstrate his anger toward her lack of emotional restraint. At the end of his monologue, Duke Ferrara discusses the repercussions of the Duchess’ flirtation: “O...
is unfolded, the reader sees a wife in love with the husband who was wise enough to earn her love (and consequently her fortune!). Beware, gentle reader! Do not fall under the spell of Portia the control freak! The following scenerios must be proof that this woman is not to be trusted!
In ‘My Last Duchess,’ the speaker is conveyed as being controlling, arrogant, malicious, and capricious. The Duke shows signs of jealousy and over-protection towards his first wife. On the other hand, the narrator in ‘Porphyria’s Lover’ is portrayed as who has lost touch with reality, someone clearly insane. There a few hints that this character may be lonely and withdrawn. After Porphyria enters the room he is in, the tension immediately drops and the mood warms.
Situational irony and the love triangle give big laughs to the viewers. The audience becomes engrossed as they observe Violas transformation into Cesario, the Duke’s servant. Suspense is built as Viola begins to realize that she is falling in love with Duke Orisno, but in order for her to survive; she has to keep pretending to be a man and is unable to reveal her love. The irony settles in when Orisno, asks his close servant Cesario to go to Olivia and make her understand how deeply he loves her. Shakespeare shows her helplessness in this situation because she has to help her love, try to woo someone else. The irony builds into a love triangle as Olivia begins to fall in love with Cesario as “he” loved Orisno. Olivia’s love is confirmed when she says “Yet come again, for thou perhaps mayst move that heart, which now abhors, to like his love” (III.i.153).