What name should I call you? Oh, the kindest Kate! Understand every line of The Taming of the Shrew . Welcome, good Cambio. A vengeance on your crafty withered hide! Fathers usually father their children, not the other way around. If she frowns, I'll say that she looks as cheerful as morning roses newly washed with dew. Enter Katherina and Bianca (with her hands tied)] Bianca Good sister, wrong me not, nor wrong yourself, To make a bondmaid and a slave of me, That I disdain. If that be jest, then all the rest was so. 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. Oh, let me see thee walk! Though little fire grows great with little wind. Good morning, neighbor Gremio.Hello and God bless you, gentlemen! Talk not to me. But enough chatter. If you affect him, sister, here I swear Ill plead for you myself, but you shall have him. Hey there, inside! The Taming of the Shrew Act 1, scene 2. You are welcome for his sake. I was told that you were rough, scornful, and sullen, but now I see that those rumors are lies. If she and I are happy, then what's it to you? Shes apt to learn and thankful for good turns. Left solely heir to all his lands and goods. If you should die before him, wheres her dower? Mercutio. She is not for your turn, the more my grief. I won't stand for that. All I told her was that she was using the wrong frets, and I bent her hand to teach her the right fingering. Taming of the shrew is based on a king named Baptista who had two daughters named Katherina and Bianca. He is skilled in music and mathematics, and can instruct your daughter in these fields of studyin which I know she is no beginner. Along with this, she'll get two thousand gold coins a year, which is what my land earns me. Hardly wise enough to keep yourself warm. O, the kindest Kate! You can view our. [To TRANIO]What, have I silenced you with a ship? Petruchio starts off, bluntly as always, by asking Baptista for the opportunity to see Katherine. [As LUCENTIO]Yes, but your goods were just gathering dust and annoying you. [To BAPTISTA]If you choose me, she will have me and mine. To express my own gratitude, Iwho am more indebted to you than anyoneoffer you the services of this young scholar. Her wondrous qualities and mild behavior, Within your house, to make mine eye the witness. 'Tis a match. I swear, you've certainly shown a father's tender care in trying to marry me off to a lunatic, a crazed villain and a swearing fool. Give me leave.. What a slanderous world! But in this case of wooing, a child will father a father, if my wits don't fail me. Match. Marry, so I mean, sweet Katherine, in thy bed. Teachers and parents! I will be sure my Katherine shall be fine. I am a foreigner in this city, but I have come to make myself a suitor to your daughter, the fair and virtuous Bianca. Continue to start your free trial. No, come back, good Kate. You lie, in faith, for you are called plain Kate. Order your servants aroundnot me. Now, I promise you You have showed a tender fatherly regard To wish me wed to one half lunatic, A madcup ruffian and a swearing Jack, That thinks with oaths to face the matter out. It's off-the-cuff. Father, tis thus: yourself and all the world That talked of her have talked amiss of her. An old Italian fox is never that kind, my boy. . But here she comesand now, Petruchio, speak. Well mayst thou woo, and happy be thy speed.But be thou armed for some unhappy words. She is your treasure, she must have a husband. [To himself]All my land together doesn't add up to that much!Well, from me she'll have all that, plus a merchant ship that's now docked in Marseilles harbor. I doubt it not, sir, but you will curse your wooing. [To BAPTISTA ] Neighbor, this is a gift very grateful, I am sure of it. You wrong me, Signior Gremio. . Neighbor, this is a very gracious gift, I'm sure. By Saint George, I probably am too young for you. I will unto Venice To buy apparel 'gainst the wedding day. 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. Gremio has been outbid. Learn about Act 2 Scene 1 of The Taming of the Shrew by Shakespeare. A public square. And as for the education of your daughters, I here contribute a simple instrument and this small pack of Greek and Latin books. Then let Kate be the chaste one, while Diana is my love. I must confess that your offer is the best. You are pleasant, amusing, polite, not sharp-tongued, and as sweet as springtime flowers. It seems strange that Kates independent personality would be willing to accept someone who gives her just as little credit as did the other suitors merely because he can match her wit. BIANCA Good sister, wrong me not nor wrong yourself, To make a bondmaid and a slave of me. How but well? Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. And on my side, if I die before she does, as her widow's inheritance she'll get all my lands and the rent from my property. What, you don't think you can break her to the lute? "Moved," indeed. I am a foreigner in this city, but I have come to make myself a suitor to your daughter, the fair and virtuous Bianca. We'll go for a little walk in the garden, and then to dinner. [Presenting LUCENTIO, disguised as CAMBIO]He has studied at the university in Rheims, and is as skilled in Greek, Latin, and other languages as that man is in music and mathematics. SparkNotes Plus subscription is $4.99/month or $24.99/year as selected above. And with that word she struck me on the head. It were impossible I should speed amiss. Hark, Petruchio: she says shell see thee hanged first. 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. Read our modern English translation of this scene. You lie, I swear, for you are called Kate, plain Kate, and pretty Kate, and sometimes Kate the shrew, but always Kate, the prettiest Kate in God's kingdom, Kate from Kate Hall, my delicious Katefor all delicacies are Katesand so, Kate, listen to me: 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. Myself am struck in years, I must confess. [BIONDELLO b rings the gifts forward] If you accept them, then their worth is great. You must be jokingand now I can see that you've been joking with me this whole time. My father is Vincentio. Is this what you call success? O, how I long to have some chat with her! I will settle this quarrel. She must have a husband, dance barefoot on her wedding day and lead apes in hell. Let specialties be therefore drawn between us. May I be so bold as to ask about your reason for coming here? I stood there confused for a while, looking through the strings of the lute as if they were prison bars, while she called me a "rascal fiddler," "twangling fool," and twenty other hateful names like that. 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. You young gambler, your father would be a fool to give you everything and spend his declining years as a dependent in your house. Father, and wife, and gentlemenfarewell. 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. Proceed in practice with my younger daughter. But for these other goods Unbind my hands, Ill pull them off myself, Yea, all my raiment to my petticoat, Or what you will command me will I do, So well I know my duty to my elders. [To TRANIO] What, have I choked you with an argosy? O, you are novices! Save over 50% with a SparkNotes PLUS Annual Plan! Petruchios quick wit, though, proves equal to hers, and Katherine, used to skewering the slower-witted men by whom she is surrounded, finds his aptitude for sparring highly frustrating. I was born to tame you, Kate, and change you from a wildcat Kate into a Kate as obedient as other domesticated Kates. Your dowry is agreed upon. So why does the world report that Kate limps along? Well, go with me and be not so discomfited. I'm off to Venice. Why, then the maid is mine from all the world. He agrees also to present Hortensio, in disguise, to Baptista as a music teacher named Litio. On Sunday next, you know, Now, on the Sunday following, shall Bianca. Must get a father, called supposed Vincentio. fine linen, Turkish cushions embossed with pearl, gold Venetian draperies, pewter and brass, and everything else you could want for a house or housekeeping. An explanation of Petruchio's wordplay on "tongue" and "tail" in Act 2, Scene 1 of myShakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. All of this will be her marriage settlement. All my land together doesn't add up to that much!Well, from me she'll have all that, plus a merchant ship that's now docked in Marseilles harbor. Toggle Contents Act and scene list. 20% You are passing welcome. By entering your email address you agree to receive emails from SparkNotes and verify that you are over the age of 13. You'll also receive an email with the link. Sir Baptista, I'm in a bit of a hurry with this business, and I can't come wooing every day. He is wise. Ay, if the fool could find it where it lies. I will settle this quarrel. We will have rings, and things, and fine clothes, and kiss me, Kate. WIDOW Your husband being troubled with a shrew 30 Measures my husband's sorrow by his woe. And so farewell. We will be married o' Sunday. How much she loves me. [as LUCENTIO] Pardon me, sir, the boldness is mine own, That being a stranger in this city here Do make myself a suitor to your daughter, Unto Bianca, fair and virtuous. [To PETRUCHIO]You're being too blunt. To express the like kindness, myself, that have been more kindly beholding to you than any, freely give unto you this young scholar [presenting LUCENTIO , disguised as CAMBIO ] that hath been long studying at Rheims, as cunning in Greek, Latin, and other languages as the other in music and mathematics. What, have I discouraged you, Sir Gremio? 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. And toward the education of your daughters. Act 2, Scene 1. 8. [As LUCENTIO]From Pisa, sir. When Baptista, Gremio, and Tranio enter to check on Petruchios progress, he claims that they have already agreed upon Sunday as the wedding day. First, as you know, my house within the city Is richly furnishd with plate and gold, Basins and ewers to lave her dainty hands; My hangings all of Tyrian tapestry, In ivory coffers I have stuffed my crowns, In cypress chests my arras counterpoints, Costly apparel, tents, and canopies, Fine linen, Turkey cushions bossed with pearl, Valance of Venice gold in needlework, Pewter and brass, and all things that belong To house or housekeeping. Petruchio enthusiastically agrees. Women are meant for bearing, and so are you. [To KATHERINE] For shame, thou hilding of a devilish spirit! [As LITIO]If I look pale, it must be from fear. Petruchio enthusiastically You shall go see your pupils presently. Act 2 Scene 1 Save. and you take the set of books. It comes from my natural intelligence. Even if it keeps blowing forever, the mountain never shakes. Test. Now is the day we long have lookd for. Unbind my hands, Ill pull them off myself. I could tell at once that you were a moveable. Flashcards. 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. I'll offer all these to Bianca, and I'll double whatever you might offer next. Two thousand ducats by the year of land! My father was Antonio, a man well known throughout Italy. Say she be mute and will not speak a word; If she do bid me pack, Ill give her thanks. Read more about Petruchios manipulation of Kate. All Site Content Taming of the Shrew Act 2 Scene 1. whence grows this insolence? Bianca, stand aside.Poor girl, she weeps! With all due respect, Petruchio, please let us poor petitioners get a word in too. Accept him, or else risk offending me. Did ever Dian so become a grove As Kate this chamber with her princely gait? I was born to tame you, Kate, and change you from a wildcat Kate into a Kate as obedient as other domesticated Kates. Come, come, you wasp. Say that she rail; why then Ill tell her plain She sings as sweetly as a nightingale. Of whence, I pray? You will go see your pupils right away. But be ready for some unpleasant words. Then she jumped up with impatience and said, "'Frets,' is that what you call them? KATHARINA. Taming of the Shrew: Act 1, Scene 1 The Taming of the Shrew Scenes Overview Synopsis Characters Scenes Full Play Reviews Documents The Tamer Tamed Taming of the Shrew: Act 1, Scene 1 Jump to a scene A + Line - Line + Short names Hide Line Numbers Padua. But here she comesand now, Petruchio, speak. What, with my tongue in your tail? And, for an entrance to my entertainment. [as LUCENTIO] Thats but a cavil: he is old, I young. 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. Be patient, gentlemen. You don't limp at all! | Let him that moved you hither, Remove you hence. No, I've offered everything I own. 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. I'll now go to Venice to buy clothes for the wedding. It may be that marriage represents a new beginning for Kate, a chance to take on a new social role and possibly find a more satisfying way to integrate herself into her surroundings. This is the day we've been waiting for. With gentle conference, soft and affable. And no doubt Petruchio will have a quiet catchno one's going to fight him for her. I love her ten times more than e'er I did. She's not fierce, but as mild as the morning. Go do some sewing, and don't talk to her. 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). It was as if she'd been practicing and planning to abuse me like this. I tell you, tis incredible to believe How much she loves me. You are passing welcome,And so I pray you all to think yourselves. I'll be well-armed against them, like a mountain in the wind. Ill leave her houses three or four as good, Of fruitful land, all which shall be her jointure.. [as LUCENTIO] And I am one that love Bianca moreThan words can witness or your thoughts can guess. Alas, good Kate, I will not burden thee,For knowing thee to be but young and light, Alas, good Kate, I would never burden you, for I know you're young and light. Content you, gentlemen. Read more about the theme of the effect of social rules on individual happiness. The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. Nay, then you jest, and now I well perceive. Let specialties be therefore drawn between us, That covenants may be kept on either hand. Youve successfully purchased a group discount. Truly, gentlemen, I'm now playing the part of the merchant, and I've made a desperate bargain. If you love him, sister, you can have him. Thou canst not frown, thou canst not look askance, Nor bite the lip as angry wenches will, Nor hast thou pleasure to be cross in talk. You crow too like a craven. I'm also aware of your firm decision that your eldest daughter must marry first. And make sure you don't lie. Nay, I have offered all, I have no more,And she can have no more than all I have. Act I, Scene 1 also introduces us to Baptista, the family patriarch. Please accept his service. And bonny Kate, and sometimes Kate the curst. 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? Oh, I can't wait to talk to her! But now, Baptista, to your younger daughter. I did but tell her she mistook her frets. Ill attend her here And woo her with some spirit when she comes. For thou are pleasant, gamesome, passing courteous, But slow in speech, yet sweet as springtime flowers. And no doubt Petruchio will have a quiet catchno one's going to fight him for her. 'Tis deeds must win the prize, and he of both, That can assure my daughter greatest dower. You are very welcome, sir. To express my own gratitude, Iwho am more indebted to you than anyoneoffer you the services of this young scholar. You have but jested with me all this while. Sirrah young gamester, your father were a fool. If she be curst, it is for policy, For shes not froward, but modest as the dove. Please, sister Kate, untie my hands. I am thus resolved. Act V, Scene 1 and 2 Questions and Answers Start Free Trial In The Taming of the Shrew , find an example of a pun in the conversation between Katharina and Hortensio in Act 1, Scene 1. You young gambler, your father would be a fool to give you everything and spend his declining years as a dependent in your house. Let's have contracts drawn up between us, so both of us will be sure to keep up our end of the agreement. Nor hast thou pleasure to be cross in talk.
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