20 traits of Petruchio Taming

“Such wind as scatters young wind through the world. To seek their fortune farther than at home... Happily to wive and thrive, as best I may.” 51-57 Act 1, sc.2 pg. 53 “Now, by the world, it is a lusty wench. I love her ten times more than e’er I did. O, how I long to have some chat with her.” 168-170 Act 2, sc.1 pg.85 “Why, that is nothing. For I tell you, father I am …showed first 75 words of 859 total…

…showed last 75 words of 859 total…one day, and the next he’s asking how she is. Nosy: Petruchio tells Kate to move aside to continue watching the controversy. Deceitful: Petruchio starts to deceive people the moment he sees and talks to Baptista. He presents Hortensio, as Litio, a teacher of music, science, and math. Prideful: Petruchio has pride in Kate, he tells her to kiss him and she’s ashamed to kiss him in public, but she kisses him anywise.