Feb 12
Agenda:
- Taming of the Shrew Vocabulary and Drama Terms Quiz
- Final Taming Graded Discussion (30 min)
Possible Questions to consider:
- Is The Taming of the Shrew a sexist play? Why or why not?
- Do you think Kate is tamed?
- What do you think was Shakespeare's intention when he wrote the play?
- How does Shakespeare engage the audience in this play?
- What do you consider the strengths and weaknesses of Katherine in the play and what effect do you think they have on the believability of the play?
- What do you consider the strengths and weaknesses of Petruchio in the play and what effect do you think they have on the believability of the play?
- What for you was the most riveting or satisfying moment in the play and how did Shakespeare achieve that effect?
- What conclusions do reach about the nature of the relationship between Katherine and Petruchio?
- What do you think Shakespeare is trying to say through the portrayal of two very different couples - Petruchio and Katherine and Lucentio and Bianca?
- Who was your favorite or least favorite minor character in the play? How does Shakespeare elicit such a response?
- Introduce Taming of the Shrew Essay
- Time to watch play if time permits
Homework:
- Completed Rough Draft by Feb 20th
