Taming of the Shrew

TAMING OF THE SHREW

In a thoughtful and well-written essay of no fewer than 400 words, answer all of the following.

Be sure to include your word count minus any direct quotes, use paragraphs, and appropriate capitalization.  Submissions missing any of these will be graded “0.”

LINK- http://www.monologuearchive.com/s/shakespeare_020.html  ( I also attached a copy)

**********instructions for paper **************

In Katherines final long speech of the film, she defines the relationship of a wife to husband.  This relationship is reflective of the social customs of Shakespeares day.  Does any of it carry over to today?  If so, what?  If not, what?

Has the relationship between spouses changed?

Finally, what in Katherines speech makes it clear that a husband does NOT have the right to abuse his wife in any way?

Consider what is meant by “honest will”?