The free trial period is the first 7 days of your subscription. O slanderous world! [To TRANIO as LUCENTIO ] But, gentle sir, methinks you walk like a stranger. Say, Signior Gremio, what can you assure her? Shes apt to learn and thankful for good turns. Why does the world report that Kate doth limp? What a slanderous world! I have now boldly come as a guest to your house to try and see for myself all the things I've heard reported. Or I'll do anything else you command me to do, for I know that it is my duty is to obey my elders. Oh, pardon me, Sir Gremio. So much for our hopes of freeing Bianca. I will settle this quarrel. The Taming of the Shrew Act 2, scene 1 Synopsis: Baptista stops Katherine from abusing Bianca and receives a visit from Petruchio, who presents Hortensio (disguised as Litio, a music teacher); Gremio introduces Lucentio (disguised as Cambio, a teacher of languages). Holla, within! Myself am struck in years, I must confess. For thou are pleasant, gamesome, passing courteous, But slow in speech, yet sweet as springtime flowers. Ay, when the special thing is well obtained,That is, her love, for that is all in all. Petruchio has come from Verona to Padua to seek his fortune. Act I, Scene 1 also introduces us to Baptista, the family patriarch. She must have a husband, while I must dance barefoot on her wedding day and lead apes in hell, all because you love her most. She can't have more than all I have. If she do bid me pack, Ill give her thanks, As though she bid me stay by her a week. Why, there's no crab apple here, so don't look sour. If she deny to wed, Ill crave the day When I shall ask the banns and when be marrid. When we were alone, we agreed that she would go on being a shrew in public. Signior Baptista, my business asketh haste. You are very welcome, sir. I find you exceedingly gentle. Sunday comes apace. We will have rings, and things, and fine clothes, and kiss me, Kate. Call you me daughter? And bowed her hand to teach her fingering. Gremio has been outbid. 5. When I shall ask the banns and when be marrid. Accept him, or else risk offending me. I myself am getting on in years, I must confess, and if I should die tomorrow, all this will belong to Biancaso long as while I live she will be only mine. So tell me, if I can win your daughter's love, what dowry will I get when I marry her? having heard your modesty, virtue, and beauty praised in every town, though not as highly as you deserve, I have been moved to court you for my wife. Marry, so I mean, sweet Katherine, in thy bed. Petruchio. And can't young men die as well as old men? I tell you, father, I am as domineering as she is proud-minded, and when two raging fires come together, they cancel each other out. The Taming of the Shrew Translation Act 2, Scene 1 Also check out our detailed summary & analysis of this scene Original Translation Enter KATHERINE and BIANCA, her hands bound KATHERINE enters with BIANCA, whose hands are tied. Sir Petruchio, will you come with us, or should I send my daughter Kate to you? They engage in a lengthy verbal duel with elaborate puns, each one constructing a new metaphor from the others commentsKates puns generally insult or threaten, but Petruchio twists them into sexual innuendo. "The Taming of . She hung about my neck, and kiss on kiss She vied so fast, protesting oath on oath, That in a twink she won me to her love. I swear by this light, which lets me see your beautyyour beauty that makes me love youthat you must be married to no man but me. For shame, you vicious creature, you devil! But if it's my jewelry and clothes you wantuntie my hands and I'll pull them off myself, yes, everything down to my underwear. 'Tis a match. to start your free trial of SparkNotes Plus. A woman who so readily inspires admiration through her beauty and her passivity, though, bears watching as the play unfolds. That I disdain. Of course, once the most important thing has been obtainedher love, that is. And bonny Kate, and sometimes Kate the curst. I was born to tame you, Kate, and change you from a wildcat Kate into a Kate as obedient as other domesticated Kates. But yours will burn out. I see no reason but supposed Lucentio Must get a father, called supposed Vincentio And thats a wonder. On the following Sunday, Bianca will marry youif you can make this guarantee. Shes apt to learn and thankful for good turns. Ay, when the special thing is well obtained. By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. I choose her for myself. I am your neighbor, and was suitor first. You'd dare to call me daughter? Calm down, gentlemen. Six score fat oxen standing in my stalls. Mercutio. Go do some sewing, and don't talk to her. How but well? Let me fret you then!". Did ever Dian so become a grove As Kate this chamber with her princely gait? Sir, listen to me: I am my father's heir and only son. Yet I have faced it with a card of ten. He has heard stories about her rebellious and wilful nature. He is skilled in music and mathematics, and can instruct your daughter in these fields of studyin which I know she is no beginner. Her silence flouts me, and Ill be revenged. Women are meant for bearing, and so are you. Not for bearing the likes of you, if you're talking about me. But now, Baptista, to your younger daughter. 'Tis age that nourisheth. If she is silent and won't say a word, then I'll praise her for being talkative, and say that she speaks with piercing eloquence. Analyzes how shakespeare's katherina of the taming of the shrew and . I must confess that your offer is the best. Don't speak to me, I will go cry and wait until I can get my revenge. Moved, in good time. Summary. Sirrah, lead these gentlemenTo my daughters, and tell them bothThese are their tutors. Content you, gentlemen. Only deeds can determine the winner here. And all things answerable to this portion. Hey there, inside! For thou are pleasant, gamesome, passing courteous. Whoever can offer my daughter the most wealth and property as her widow's inheritance will have Bianca's love. Otherwise, you must pardon meif you should die before your father does, then what would become of all the wealth Bianca is supposed to inherit from you? [To HORTENSIO as LITIO]Well, come with me, and don't be discouraged. To conclude, we've gotten along so well together that Sunday will be our wedding day. Come, come, my little wasp. Enter GREMIO, LUCENTIO in the habit of a mean man; PETRUCHIO, with HORTENSIO as a musician; and TRANIO, with BIONDELLO bearing a lute and books. 'Twas told me you were rough and coy and sullen. Sir Petruchio, will you come with us, or should I send my daughter Kate to you? Proceed in your lessons with my younger daughter. Get Annual Plans at a discount when you buy 2 or more! Abrasive as always, Katherine tears into Petruchio from the moment he sets foot in her room. Ay, if the fool could find it where it lies. Taming of the Shrew: Act 2, Scene 1 The Taming of the Shrew Scenes Overview Synopsis Characters Scenes Full Play Reviews Documents The Tamer Tamed Taming of the Shrew: Act 2, Scene 1 Jump to a scene A - A + Line - Line + Short names Hide Line Numbers Padua. If she and I are happy, then what's it to you? No, this turtledove will catch a buzzard. If she's a shrew, then it's for some crafty purpose, for she's not naturally willful, but is in fact as modest as a dove. Mistake me not. I swear by this light, which lets me see your beautyyour beauty that makes me love youthat you must be married to no man but me. If you accept them, then their worth is great. Come, come, you wasp. And so I take my leave, and thank you both. You have but jested with me all this while. How but well? Understand every line of The Taming of the Shrew . Read more about Petruchios manipulation of Kate. TRANIO, disguised as LUCENTIO, enters with BIONDELLO, who carries a lute (stringed instrument) and books. And, will you, nill you, I will marry you. You knew my father well, and through him, me, the only heir to all his lands and wealth, which I have increased rather than depleted. I choose her for myself. Why would you hurt her when she's never done you any harm? Baptista says that whichever of the suitors can best ensure that Bianca will be provided for when she is a widowin other words, whichever has the greatest wealthmay have her hand. If she rants and scolds, I'll tell her that she sings as sweetly as a nightingale. No cock of mine. Subscribe now. I'll wait for her here and woo her forcefully when she comes. Provide the feast, father, and bid the guests. Oh slow-winged turtledove, will you let a buzzard catch you? And then let Kate be chaste and Dian sportful. Gremio appears with Lucentio, who is . Boy, lead these gentlemen to my daughters, and tell them that these are their tutors, so make sure to treat them well. Father, tis thus: yourself and all the world That talked of her have talked amiss of her. Then tell me, if I get your daughters love, What dowry shall I have with her to wife? Faith, gentlemen, now I play a merchants part. No, come back, good Kate. KATHERINE A very mean meaning. Welcome, good, methinks you walk like a stranger. Where did you study all this goodly speech? But here she comesand now, Petruchio, speak. After my death, the one half of my lands. If you strike me, then you're no gentleman, and if you're not a gentleman, then you have no arms. By Saint George, I probably am too young for you. Nay, hear you, Kate: in sooth you scape not so. Why noshe's broken the lute on me. That I disdain. 3 That I disdain: but for these other gawds, 4 Unbind my hands, I'll pull them off myself, 5 Yea, all my raiment, to my petticoat; Fathers commonly Do get their children. If you accept them, then they are valuable indeed. [To KATHERINE]For shame, you vicious creature, you devil! Your dowry is agreed upon, and whether you want it or not, I will marry you. / She is not hot, but temperate as the morn (II.i.285286). Now I fear thee not. I'll make sure my Katherine will be beautifully dressed. Thy beauty that doth make me like thee well. [To PETRUCHIO] You are too blunt. How dare you!Bianca, step away from her.The poor girl, she's weeping! on 2-49 accounts, Save 30% She is not hot, but temperate as the morn. If you should die before him, wheres her dower? Of all thy suitors here I charge thee tell. Two thousand gold coins a year from his land! If you should die before him, wheres her dower? Gremio presents his own schoolmaster, the disguised Lucentio, whom he calls Cambio, a master of classical languages. What may I call your name? Good morrow, neighbor Gremio.God save you, gentlemen! Let specialties be therefore drawn between us. We say Amen to that! I knew you at the firstYou were a moveable. No, not a bit. But if it's my jewelry and clothes you wantuntie my hands and I'll pull them off myself, yes, everything down to my underwear. Nor is your firm resolve unknown to me, In the preferment of the eldest sister. Baptista accepts the present and intends to tell Petruchio as kindly as possible that Petruchio must be crazy to want to see Katherine, when Gremio, who cannot stand being upstaged, interrupts him. Let me go. You lie, in faith, for you are called plain Kate, And bonny Kate, and sometimes Kate the curst, But Kate, the prettiest Kate in Christendom, Kate of Kate Hall, my super-dainty Kate For dainties are all Kates and therefore, Kate, Take this of me, Kate of my consolation: Hearing thy mildness praised in every town, Thy virtues spoke of, and thy beauty sounded Yet not so deeply as to thee belongs Myself am moved to woo thee for my wife. Where are you from? If you affect him, sister, here I swear Ill plead for you myself, but you shall have him. Baptista arrives and scolds Katherina for torturing her sister. Is this your speeding? Let us that are poor petitioners speak too. When did she ever speak a single cruel word to you? Then you'll lose your arms. Why, no, for she hath broke the lute to me. A room in Baptista Minola's house. An old Italian fox is never that kind, my boy. I swear I'll even plead with him on your behalf. His name is Cambio. That is, her love, for that is all in all. They call me Katherine that do talk of me. Eventually, she becomes so enraged that she hits him, but he continues the game just the same, saying that he will marry her whether or not she is willing: will you, nill you, I will marry you (II.i.263). Who knows not where a wasp does wear his sting? What a witty mother! Oh, let me see thee walk! She is not hot, but temperate as the morn. PETRUCHIO and KATE exit at different doors. Lucentio's marriage to Bianca is prompted by his idealized love of an apparently ideal woman. These I will assure her, And twice as much whate'er thou offerst next. When, with a most impatient devilish spirit, 'Frets' call you these? quoth she. | , and is as skilled in Greek, Latin, and other languages as that man is in music and mathematics. Must get a father, called supposed Vincentio. Ay, to the proof, as mountains are for winds. Hortensio cuts him off by returning, his head now bleedingapparently, when Hortensio attempted to teach Katherine how to play the lute, she promptly took the instrument and smashed it over his head. We can see this in play in the very first exchange between Petruchio and Grumio in Act I scene 2, as Petrucio enters and asks his erstwhile servant to "knock" on the door of Hortensio's house. I will settle this quarrel. Act 2, Scene 1. As Kate this chamber with her princely gait? I am a gentleman. Hark, Petruchio: she says shell see thee hanged first. Why dost thou wrong her that did ne'er wrong thee? Hortensio jokingly asks Petruchio whether he would like a shrewish, yet rich, wife. As hazel nuts, and sweeter than the kernels. His name is Cambio. Why, no, for she hath broke the lute to me. I did but tell her she mistook her frets, And bowed her hand to teach her fingering, When, with a most impatient devilish spirit, 'Frets' call you these? quoth she. What name should I call you? The Taming of the Shrew Act 1, scene 2. How now, my friend, why dost thou look so pale? Pray accept his service. You are pleasant, amusing, polite, not sharp-tongued, and as sweet as springtime flowers. Please tell me, don't you have a daughter named Katherina, who is fair and virtuous? Understand every line of The Taming of the Shrew . Even if it keeps blowing forever, the mountain never shakes. Now, by the world, it is a lusty wench.I love her ten times more than e'er I did. who thinks that he can force his way through with enough cursing! Refine any search. Benvolio. I see that your name is Lucentio. Father, tis thus: yourself and all the world. His name is Cambio. She says she'll see you hanged first. 'Twill bring you gain or perish on the seas. Feast with the best, and welcome to my house. It's a match. It comes from my natural intelligence. I don't know what to say. A thousand thanks, Signior Gremio. . I am your neighbor, and was suitor first. He agrees also to present Hortensio, in disguise, to Baptista as a music teacher named Litio. O, you are novices! She is your treasure, she must have a husband. [as LUCENTIO] Thats but a cavil: he is old, I young. Two thousand ducats by the year of land! Read our modern English translation of this scene. Back to the Play "my tongue in your tail!" Wordplay. Summary and Analysis Act I: Scene 2. I must and will have Katherine for my wife. I'm off to Venice. But now, Baptista, let's think about your younger daughter. Good luck with your wooing. And, to pay the price of my admission to your hospitality, I here present you with a servant of mine. Ill attend her here And woo her with some spirit when she comes. Youre welcome, sir, and he for your good sake. May I be so bold as to ask about your reason for coming here? BIANCA Good sister, wrong me not nor wrong yourself, To make a bondmaid and a slave of me. You plan the feast, father, and invite the guests. Thou dost not halt. It's Hortensio, isn't it? 'Tis bargained twixt us twain, being alone, That she shall still be curst in company. Now, Kate, I'm the only husband for you. And therefore, setting all this chat aside. Enter HORTENSIO as LITIO, with his head broke. Where did you memorize all this witty talk? Teachers and parents! Oh, let me see thee walk! Youngling, thou canst not love so dear as I. Why, then thou canst not break her to the lute? I think she'd do better as a soldier. If she frowns, I'll say that she looks as cheerful as morning roses newly washed with dew. You will go see your pupils right away. When fighting with Bianca, she admits that she is jealous because of the fact that her sister is being courted and will probably soon marry. You plan the feast, father, and invite the guests. Exit Servant with LUCENTIO and HORTENSIO, BIONDELLO following. Well mayst thou woo, and happy be thy speed.But be thou armed for some unhappy words. An explanation of Petruchio's wordplay on "tongue" and "tail" in Act 2, Scene 1 of myShakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. edsDe is a pun; it eansm thbo iostacn (as podspoe to . The Taming of the Shrew Jump to line Act 1, scene 2 Scene 2 Synopsis: Petruchio, with his servant Grumio, has just arrived in Padua. But for these other goods, Unbind my hands, I'll pull them off myself, Now they'll either bring you a profit or be lost at sea. Oh, let me see you walk, Kate! O slow-winged turtle, shall a buzzard take thee? Dont have an account? And thou, Hortensio, with thy loving widow, 7. I think I'll be able to do my master good. To smile at scapes and perils overblown. Why do you look so pale? I know him well. I tell you, tis incredible to believe How much she loves me. I choose her for myself. Tranio, confident of his ability to play the part of Lucentio, believes he can produce Lucentios father as well. And, let your father make her the assurance. Find related themes, quotes, symbols, characters, and more. But I've bluffed successfully without even a. I think I'll be able to do my master good. You shall go see your pupils presently. Say she be mute and will not speak a word; If she do bid me pack, Ill give her thanks. I' faith, you are too angry. You'll also receive an email with the link. Instead you entertain your suitors with mild and gentle conversation, and are quiet and friendly. I will to Venice. [As LUCENTIO]Yes, but your goods were just gathering dust and annoying you. Nay, then you jest, and now I well perceive. Ill plead for you myself, but you shall have him. To conclude, we've gotten along so well together that Sunday will be our wedding day. Kate is like a hazel-twig, straight and slender, her hair is as brown as hazelnuts, and she herself is sweeter than the hazelnut kernels. You wrong me, Signior Gremio. Then she jumped up with impatience and said, "'Frets,' is that what you call them? See thou dissemble not. I must confess your offer is the best, And, let your father make her the assurance, She is your own; else, you must pardon me. By entering your email address you agree to receive emails from SparkNotes and verify that you are over the age of 13. We'll go for a little walk in the garden, and then to dinner. And, to pay the price of my admission to your hospitality, I here present you with a servant of mine. But here she comesand now, Petruchio, speak. Kate like the hazel-twig As hazel nuts, and sweeter than the kernels. Give me your hand, Kate. Sunday is coming soon. Never make denial.I must and will have Katherine to my wife. And, on my life, hath stol'n him home to bed. Give me your hands. 'Tis deeds must win the prize, and he of both, That can assure my daughter greatest dower. I see you do not mean to part with her, Or else you like not of my company. And, for an entrance to my entertainment, I do present you with a man of mine, [presenting HORTENSIO , disguised as LITIO ] Cunning in music and the mathematics, To instruct her fully in those sciences, Whereof I know she is not ignorant. 'Tis deeds must win the prize, and he of both That can assure my daughter greatest dower Shall have my Biancas love. And this small packet of Greek and Latin books. I tell you, it's incredible how much she loves me, though. whence grows this insolence?. Indeed, I do mean to keep myself warm, sweet Katherine, in your bed. I myself am getting on in years, I must confess, and if I should die tomorrow, all this will belong to Biancaso long as while I live she will be only mine. And twice as much whate'er thou offerst next. No doubt but he hath got a quiet catch. And if you break the ice, and do this feat, 233. All I ask is that, once you know who my parents are, you make me as welcome as Bianca's other suitors, and give me the same freedom and permission as the rest. Yours, if you talk of tales. Nay, I have offered all, I have no more,And she can have no more than all I have. Want 100 or more? On the other hand, Petruchio does not respect Kate, or at least he pretends to disrespect her for the sake of the game. Whence are you, sir? No, not a whit. Skipper, stand back. He arrives at his old friend Hortensio's house and fills Hortensio in on his financial situation. Induction, Scene 2. I know not what to say, but give me your hands.God send you joy, Petruchio. Learn. And no doubt Petruchio will have a quiet catchno one's going to fight him for her. I am thus resolved. Test. If you can't, then she'll marry Sir Gremio. Oh, the kindest Kate! Whoever can offer my daughter the most wealth and property as her widow's inheritance will have Bianca's love. Ha, it's nonsense! [To TRANIO] What, have I choked you with an argosy? Are you a register for gentlemen, Kate? If her temper results from her frustration with the dim-witted qualities of the men around her, one easy explanation for her acceptance of Petruchio would be that he is her equal in wit and willpower. O, how I long to have some chat with her! And make sure you don't lie. Now, Signior Petruchio, how speed you with my daughter? I was born to tame you, Kate, and change you from a wildcat Kate into a Kate as obedient as other domesticated Kates. I will unto Venice. O, the kindest Kate! That she shall still be curst in company. Petruchio's wooing of Katherine, however, is free of idealism. Lines 212-218. He's well known to me. Why dost thou wrong her that did ne'er wrong thee? The Taming of the Shrew Act II, scene i Summary & Analysis | SparkNotes Start your 7-day FREE trial now! But in this case of wooing, a child will father a father, if my wits don't fail me. After confirming that a substantial dowry will accompany his successful wooing of Katherine, Petruchio assures Baptista of his abilities. Why, how now, daughter Katherine? Let me continue. If I may have your daughter for my wife, I will leave her three or four houses in rich Pisa, all of them as good as anything old Sir Gremio has in Padua. Ill fume with them! And with that word she struck me on the head, And through the instrument my pate made way, And there I stood amazd for a while As on a pillory, looking through the lute, While she did call me rascal fiddler And twangling Jack; with twenty such vile terms, As had she studied to misuse me so. Why, then the maid is mine from all the world. Say she be mute and will not speak a word; Then Ill commend her volubility, And say she uttereth piercing eloquence. An old Italian fox is not so kind, my boy. Renews March 10, 2023 Petruchio and Gremio offer Hortensio and Lucentio as tutors. [As LUCENTIO]Gremio, it's well known that my father has no fewer than three great merchant ships, along with two large galleys and twelve smaller ones. Having assumed the false, unknown identity of Lucentio, Tranio is able to claim that he has limitless funding and simply guarantees ten times whatever Gremio offers. You young gambler, your father would be a fool to give you everything and spend his declining years as a dependent in your house. Do get their children. A meacock wretch can make the curstest shrew. Hardly wise enough to keep yourself warm. And, in possession, twenty thousand crowns. [To TRANIO, disguised as LUCENTIO]But, gentle sir, you seem to be a foreigner. Nay, now I see She is your treasure, she must have a husband, I must dance barefoot on her wedding day And, for your love to her, lead apes in hell. A mighty man of Pisa. Did you know you can highlight text to take a note? Truly, gentlemen, I'm now playing the part of the merchant, and I've made a desperate bargain. Oh, pardon me, Signior Gremio, I would fain be doing. Fine linen, Turkey cushions bossed with pearl, Pewter and brass, and all things that belong. I could tell at once that you were a moveable. Be patient, gentlemen. As before, when Baptista is present, the men ignore Kate, talking about her, not to her. Petruchio takes money from A play is staged for Slythe play that we know as The Taming of the Shrew.In the play, set in Padua, Lucentio and other suitors pursue Bianca . God send you joy, Petruchio. Well, go with me and be not so discomfited. Read Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, Act 4, scene 1 for free from the Folger Shakespeare Library! Myself am struck in years, I must confess, And if I die tomorrow this is hers, If whilst I live she will be only mine. We will be married on Sunday. Learn. I must confess that your offer is the best. Moved, in good time. What a slanderous world! Of that report which I so oft have heard. [as LUCENTIO] Graybeard, thy love doth freeze. 3. Is this what you call success? She threw her arms around my neck, giving me kiss after kiss and swearing vows of love, and in an instant she had won my heart. But for my daughter Katherine, this I know. I see no reason why the pretend Lucentio shouldn't produce a father, called "pretend Vincentio"and that'll be a miracle. Petruchio and his servant, Grumio, enter. You are welcome for his sake. Created by. How dare you!Bianca, step away from her.The poor girl, she's weeping! I have a daughter, sir, called Katherina. for a group? And now you know my meaning. If she refuses to marry me, then I'll ask about the date for the announcement and the wedding. Brother Petruchio, sister Katherina, 6. He decides to adopt the tactic of calling her Kate and good-naturedly contradicting everything she says. So tell me, Sir Gremio, what can you offer her? We will have rings, and things, and fine array. Lucentio is your name. When did she cross thee with a bitter word? Now I see that she is your treasure. To express my own gratitude, Iwho am more indebted to you than anyoneoffer you the services of this young scholar. Twenty thousand crowns right away, and one half of my lands after my death. Bid them use them well. You are very welcome, sir. But as for my daughter Katherine, this much I know: she won't meet your expectationsand that's a pity for me. His friend Hortensio suggests that Petruchio woo Katherine.
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