William Shakespeare expertly produced female characters that strayed away from the one-dimensional tropes of the time. The Taming of the Shrew is no exception as it explores the inappropriate behavior of Katherine. However, Katherine isn't the only female character with distinguishable actions and hidden intentions; her sister Bianca is just as much as an indecent woman as she is. Bianca speaks often of herself throughout the play and changes her speech towards the end to be witty and crude. Additionally
Within the play Taming of the Shrew, Katharina Minola is the antithesis to the sixteenth century Italian society’s idealistic young, upper class woman. To begin, Katharina’s ill-tempered manner and harsh attitude become immediately evident. Whispers echo throughout the streets of Padua and travel like wildfire, establishing Kate’s reputation as a shrew. Everyone hears her incessant yelling and harsh insults, which are thrown at those who provoke her. Within the Minola household, one can often hear