AQA A Level English Literature
Topic questions Shakespeare The Taming of the Shrew
9 questions · 225 marks · about 9 hours
The Taming of the Shrew – William Shakespeare
‘Audiences enjoy the ways in which Petruchio takes charge.’
In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents Petruchio in this extract and elsewhere in the play.
The Taming of the Shrew – William Shakespeare
‘Grumio and other servants are crucial to the development of the love stories in The Taming of the Shrew.’
In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents Grumio and other servants in this extract and elsewhere in the play.
The Taming of the Shrew – William Shakespeare
‘In the literature of love, it is similarities rather than differences between two lovers that cause most conflict.’
In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Petruchio and Katherina in this extract and elsewhere in the play.
The Taming of the Shrew – William Shakespeare
‘Scorned by all men, even her own father, Katherina is victimised by patriarchy.’
In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents male attitudes towards Katherina in this extract and elsewhere in the play.
The Taming of the Shrew – William Shakespeare
‘The test of obedience initiated by Petruchio is a dark demonstration of male power which undermines the comedy of the play.’
In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents attitudes towards marriage in this extract and elsewhere in the play.
The Taming of the Shrew – William Shakespeare
‘The Induction is an essential part of The Taming of the Shrew, crucial to understanding important ideas about love in the play.’
In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents ideas about love in this extract and elsewhere in the play.
The Taming of the Shrew – William Shakespeare
‘ The Taming of the Shrew is a cruel comedy of bullying and coercion.’
In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents the taming process in this extract and elsewhere in the play.
The Taming of the Shrew – William Shakespeare
‘Typically men dominate women in the literature of love, but women always find ways to assert themselves.’
In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents Bianca in this extract and elsewhere in the play.
The Taming of the Shrew – William Shakespeare
‘In the literature of love, the more a husband tries to demonstrate power and control, the more he appears powerless and foolish.’
In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents Petruchio in this extract and elsewhere in the play.
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