Monday, March 30, 2009

Katherina's Soliloquy

At the end of Act V, scene ii, Katherina makes a famous speech about the relationship husbands and wives should have. What three (3) lines did you find particularly interesting [especially since you have read about Katherina's transformation]? What is noteworthy about what she DOES NOT mention in her speech?

Thy husband is thy lord, thy life, they keeper.
I am ashamed that women are so simple, To offer war where they should kneel for peace.
My hand is ready, may it do him ease

I found it interesting that she never mentions how she was once a shrew, and was against everything that she spoke in the speechshe told Bianca and the widow.

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