Social Status of Women in "Much Ado About Nothing"
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An 11 page paper discussing women's roles as portrayed in"real life" along with those of "Much Ado About Nothing" and other plays, particularly "The Taming of the Shrew." The fact that Benedick misinterprets statements is shown merely as being honest mistakes. When the same error is committed by Beatrice and even Kate, the the audience and the other characters alike cluck over the obvious error that in reality was not error at all, but was the result of a finely crafted defense mechanism designed to keep all others at bay. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSshakeSocial.wps

Taming Of The Shrew
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7 pages worth of analysis on various issues in Taming of The Shrew. Shakespeare's use of the relationships between actors as a commentary on the social relationships represented in the self-contained world of the play is discussed as are Kate's qualities which make her a "shrew." Several quotes are used to support points. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Taming.wps

Taming of the Shrew / The Issue Of Love
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A 5 page essay which expresses the opinion that Shakespeare does not reward Petruchio with Katherina's love for his abuse. Although this is discussed in terms of the entire text, the writer finalizes the point by contrasting Katherina's two longest speeches in the play. Bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: Tamekath.wps

Taming of the Shrew/Kate v. Petrochio
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A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts the Shakespeare's characterization of Petruchio and Katharina in The Taming of the Shrew. The writer argues that Kate and Petrochio were actually very much alike, a fact that they both recognized, and why Kate submitted so easily to the marriage in the first place. Both are headstrong, stubborn and smart and it is on this basis that Shakespeare drew the lines for their battle royal. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khkvpet.wps

The Taming of the Shrew
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5 pages in length: An analysis of the comedic, situation and intrigue, in this, one of Shakespeare's most entertaining plays. The situations the characters get themselves into are beyond compare to other works by the great master. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JGAtshrw.wps

The Taming of the Shrew / Character Of Katherina Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines the shrewish nature of the character Katherina in the William Shakespeare play, The Taming of the Shrew. Specifically discussed is her behavior and the way she is treated by both her father and her husband, Petruchio to determine whether or not she is a shrew in need of taming. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: Shrew.wps

Two Shakespearean Fathers
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A 5 page essay that discusses the roles and characterizations of the fathers who are featured in two of Shakespeare's comedies, A Midsummer's Night's Dream and The Taming of the Shrew. This examination shows that Shakespeare was more inclined to show the father in The Taming of the Shrew. Baptista, in a more favorable light then the father in Midsummer Night's Dream Egeus. No additional sources listed.
Filename: khtwodad.wps

Women in Taming of the Shrew
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A 5 page research paper that discusses the role of women in Shrew. The writer argues that the behavior of the women in this play is not only against what was perceived as societal norms, but, also a direct contradiction against divine order. Therefore, the function of the women in this comedy is to not only to portray "uppity" women, but to demonstrate the human quality to rebel or "sin" against God's express will. The fact that all of the women in the play, at some point, behave in a shrewish manner suggests that this tendency is presented as universal. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khwomshr.rtf