Please respond to the following prompts in complete sentences. Use quotes when stipulated.
1. This is a particularly confusing scene, what with the changing of disguises and revealing of true identities. How might this stand as a metaphor for marriage itself?
2. We think of Bianca's courting to be tame and mannerly when compared to Kate. But when one views this scene, is this true? How might this foreshadow the end of the play?
3. If you were Baptista, how would you feel knowing you have been duped? Would you allow the marriage to take place?
4. Petruchio asks Kate to kiss him in the street. Is this a mere trifle? Or is it symbolic of her being broken? Or is it illustrative of them actually falling in love?
5. Cite three literary devices and define them.
Due: Thursday, 11.17 (Before class)
1. This is a particularly confusing scene, what with the changing of disguises and revealing of true identities. How might this stand as a metaphor for marriage itself?
2. We think of Bianca's courting to be tame and mannerly when compared to Kate. But when one views this scene, is this true? How might this foreshadow the end of the play?
3. If you were Baptista, how would you feel knowing you have been duped? Would you allow the marriage to take place?
4. Petruchio asks Kate to kiss him in the street. Is this a mere trifle? Or is it symbolic of her being broken? Or is it illustrative of them actually falling in love?
5. Cite three literary devices and define them.
Due: Thursday, 11.17 (Before class)
1. In this scene, it is revealed that Cambio is in fact Lucentio, and that the Pedant is in fact not Lucentio's father, since the real Vicentio came. This all happened after Bianca and Lucentio were married. I guess you could say that this is like marriage because people change after they get married. Before you get married, you live more for the moment, and go out on dates and stuff like that. After marriage, things get serious, and you live more for money, and jobs, and raising kids.
ReplyDelete2. In a way, Bianca isn't very "mannerly" for marrying a man without the "good will" of her father. You could sort of say that this is breaking the rules, which is equal to what Kate does at home; breaking objects, swearing, beating etc. I think in the end, Petruchio and Kate's relationship will end up much better than Lucentio and Bianca's, just because it's logical that a story would do that sort of thing, and because of this scene.
3. I would have felt betrayed. Even though I would still be receiving a dowry and what not, I would've felt betrayed by my daughter. Then again, if I was Baptista, I wouldn't really care who either of my daughters married (as long as they're not beggars or extremely lazy people who can't even get a job). Also, I wouldn't care when each of my daughters married. Honestly, if it wasn't for Baptista, none of this would've happened. Then again, I realize the social aspects, but I think when it comes down to it, your own daughters happiness matters more than your own reputation.
4. I think it's a trifle at first, but also of her being broken. She knows that disagreeing with him isn't going to solve anything because of his nature, and she also knows that they'll probably have to kiss sometime, since they're married after all.
5. "That have by marriage made thy daughter mine / While counterfeit supposes bleared thine eyne," (Act V, Scene 1, Line 114). Rhyming Scheme.
"That faced and braved me in this matter so?" (Act V, Scene 1, Line 118). Iambic Pentameter.
"Why how now, gentleman!" (Act V, Scene 1, Line 34). Tetrameter.
1. As each person's true identity reveals, you realize that they are not at all what people thought they were. Marriage can be the same, two people might seem to get alone really well. The guy, may be really considerate, and the girl sweet. However, when these two people walk down the aisle, they will realize they were not what they thought they were. As two people spend time a lot together, their true colors starts to show, whether it is bad or good.
ReplyDelete2. As we have discussed in class, id Bianca really sweet and nice? She
may have this image only because her sister kate has a reputation of a shrew, maybe Bianca is just like any other ordinary girl. In fact, if Bianca were tamed and well-mannered, she would not have gone to marry Lutcentio secretly, without the approval of her father nor even meeting Lucentio's father first. Although Baptista has agreed to the marriage, however it was not the true Lucentio he agreed to. At a time like that, I would guess the actions of Bianca would be considered outrageous, to marry secretly without approval.
3. I might have felt a little upset of the fact that I was tricked. However, I don't think it would make much difference. From the contents of the book, I can realize that , in that time period, your class in society, including your wealth, particularly mattered more than what kind of a person you were. In this case, although Lucentio ( Cambio ) was hiding his true identity, but the"fake" Lucentio's offer towards Bianca were true including the wealth, therefore, I would be more than happy to wed off Bianca for finding someone of that social status.
4. I would say, it was kate being broken. to see her obeying what Pretucio says, means she had given in. I won't necessarily her personality changed tremendously, but just because she knows fighting with Petrucio won't work. She's simply just given up. In a way, you can say that Petrucio, successfully tamed the " shrew". I would not ever say that kiss was out off true love. Firstly because I don't believe in love at first sight, not to mention how Petrucio treated Kate,it would be ridiculous if Kate fell for him. Petrucio on the other hand, is all for the money.
5. "O immoral gods! O fine villain... O I am undone, I am undone" (Act V, Scene 1, Line 62-65). Anaphora.
" a velvet hose, a scarlet cloak, and a copatain hat!" ( Act V, Scene 1, Line 64). Assonance.
" Help, help, help! Here's a madman will murder me" ( Act V, Scene 1, Line 55-56). Hyperbole
1.) This can stand as a metaphor for marriage because after marriage, people tend to change because they already have their partner and they feel as if they can't lose them. So, people tend to not try as much and return to more of their normal, lazy self. So, it's like they change from their loving, outgoing self to a more relaxed version of them self, removing their disguise.
ReplyDelete2.) No, Bianca's marriage has to be done quietly and quickly, kind of rushed, not romantic at all. This could foreshadow the end of the play by Bianca being caught in a frustrating marriage with all the identities revealed and causing chaos.
3.) I would feel really disappointed. I would feel deceived and mocked at because they are doing this all behind my back thinking I don't know. I would not allow the marriage to happen as the people just proved themself untrustworthy, so I wouldn't feel safe having them have my daughter.
4.) I think it is a symbolic meaning that Kate is breaking down. I think it shows that she is being "tamed." It shows that Kate is just sick and tired of fighting back, so she will just obey, no matter how much she is against it.
5.) "I think I shall command your welcome here (Shakespeare 105)." - Iambic Pentameter
"O fine villain! A silken doublet, a velvet hose, a scarlet cloak, and a copatain hat! O I am undone, I am undone! (Shakespeare 107)" - Bombast
"That have by marriage amde thy daughter mine/
While counterfeit supposes bleared thine eyne (Shakespeare 109)." - couplet
This is really metaphorical since everything is slowly revealing, as people get married. People do often reveal themselves after marriage, but not before the marriage. And as people show what they really are, and love each other they both realize their “true” selves and their action towards each other.
ReplyDeleteI think when someone actually sees the scene, it might be a little bit more messed up since everything is revealing and things are getting quite messy. But as much as Bianca’s marriage scene might be beautiful compared to Kate’s, this foreshadows the play ending quite peacefully when everything is revealed, and not so much confusion and panic.
If I was Baptista, I wouldn’t be quite angry. Actually I would be happy that someone married my two daughters happily, although there was a lot of misunderstanding. I am guessing that back in those days, having a married daughter would be a good thing, and they would have rushed their marriages. So for Baptista it might have been a good thing that his daughters married someone, so most likely I would allow the marrige.
To me it seems like Petruchio wanted Kate’s attention in the public to show the world how much Kate loved Petruchio, although this isn’t true. Kate is pretty stubborn with her feelings. Not only is Petruchio good at acting, he is very good at persuading Kate. So to me it seems like Petruchio wants everyone to see that Kate is actually in love with him, when this seems untrue.
5. “What am I sir! Nay, what are you, sir? O immortal gods! O fine villain! A silken doublet, a velvet hose, a scarlet cloadk, and a copatain hat! Oh, I am undone, I am undone!” (Act V, Scene 1, Line 55). Hyperbole/bombast
“That have by marriage made thy daughter mine
While counterfeit supposes bleared thine eyne” (Act V, Scene 1, Line 100). Personalization
“I think I shall command your welcome here” (Act V, Scene 1, Line 11). Iambic pentameter
1. Marriage is based on facts you see before you marry. Men and women wear masks to show how much they love one another, while these masks cover the imperfections of both sides of their partnership. Before marriage, you would be more into the mood for love. After marriage, it is likely to change into being mostly about money and kids.
ReplyDelete2. Bianca seems like the type of girl who would only go by the guidelines. I have a feeling she is a girl who will only take orders. She seems like a girl who does not really know the manners but only follows the “rules” because she is supposed to. I think the play will end with a smooth ending after a petite climax. Both couples will end up staying together, but one more happy then the other. I think Kate would be as happy as ever, and Bianca just as miserable.
3. I would be pissed (please excuse my language.) at myself for letting a rat in my house, a man who doesn’t even exist. This would mean that I let my kids marry with some fools. If my kids were happy, that would be the only way to calm my anger. But if not, I would go in rage. If everything comes out fine, I may not as rage as much. I would allow the marriage to be taken place, only if my daughter agrees upon it; with her will.
4. I have a feeling it is just a kiss and nothing more; but she is also doing it because he asked her to do so. Eventually they would have to do it sometime soon because they are married. But Kate seems to be getting calmer and more tamed then the first time. This really disappoints me, since Kate is now following orders like any other woman. She’s probably broken inside.
5. “My cake is dough, but I’ll in among the rest, / Out of hope of all but my share of the feast” (Act V, Scene 1, 120). Couplet
“What’s he that knocks as he would beat down the gate?” (Act V, Scene 1, 14). Hyperbole
“His name! As if I knew not his name! I have brought him up ever since he was three years old, and his name is Tranio.” (Act V, Scene 1, 66). Cataphora