The Taming of the Shrew is a 17th century look at gender roles and relationships. Two sisters, two totally different personalities, yet both wanting to be loved. Bianca is the baby and all she wants is a relationship, for the 17th century she is the biggest boy crazy teen. Katherine a strong-willed and out-spoken young woman, she knows what she wants and she knows that nothing will get in her way from getting it. Both women looking for love, only Bianca is a little more aware of that fact than Katherine
Essay question - How does the modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ speak to younger audiences? The modern adaptation ’10 Things I hate about you” directed by Gil Junger in 1999 is more effective when speaking to a younger audience than the original version, ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ written by William Shakespeare in the 16th century. Younger audiences relate to Shakespeare’s message more effectively due to the adaption of language, setting and characterisation. Language is