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The battle of wits: Petruccio's educational methods
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The exploration of comic sexual dynamics between men and women is central to the narrative, framed by the story of Christopher Sly, a drunken tinker manipulated by a nobleman into believing he is of high status. The play features two intertwined plots: Katherine, the headstrong elder sister, faces the determined suitor Petruchio, while her sister Bianca attracts multiple suitors and elopes without her father’s consent. Critics offer varied interpretations, viewing the play as both a comedy for Sly's entertainment and a commentary on Katherine's submission.
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The battle of wits: Petruccio's educational methods, Andreas Hohmann
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- 2008
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- Title
- The battle of wits: Petruccio's educational methods
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Andreas Hohmann
- Publisher
- GRIN Verlag
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9783638902533
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
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- The exploration of comic sexual dynamics between men and women is central to the narrative, framed by the story of Christopher Sly, a drunken tinker manipulated by a nobleman into believing he is of high status. The play features two intertwined plots: Katherine, the headstrong elder sister, faces the determined suitor Petruchio, while her sister Bianca attracts multiple suitors and elopes without her father’s consent. Critics offer varied interpretations, viewing the play as both a comedy for Sly's entertainment and a commentary on Katherine's submission.