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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Petruchio, Lines 48-56
This video features a performance from Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where Petruchio discusses his intentions and criteria for marriage with Hortensio. In this dialogue, Petruchio emphasizes that the wealth...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Petruchio, Lines 255-260
This video captures a performance from Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where Petruchio learns about the peculiar stipulation set by Baptista regarding his daughters' suitors. In this scene, Petruchio discusses...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Petruchio, Lines 193-205
This video showcases a performance from Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where Petruchio outlines his plans to court Katherina, despite her notorious reputation. In this scene, Petruchio confidently declares his...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Petruchio and Hortensio, Lines 181-182
This video showcases a brief yet impactful performance from Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," featuring a dialogue between Petruchio and Hortensio. In this scene, Hortensio describes Katherina as an irksome and...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Petruchio and Grumio, Lines 28-42
This video features a performance of Act 1, Scene 2 from Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," showcasing an exchange between Petruchio and his servant Grumio. In this scene, the comedic interaction continues as Petruchio gives Grumio...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Petruchio and Grumio, Lines 1-20
This video features a performance from Act 1, Scene 2 1-20 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where Petruchio and his servant Grumio arrive at Hortensio’s house in Padua. The scene vividly captures the comedic exchange between...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Hortensio, Lines 95-98
This video captures a performance from Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," featuring Hortensio as he describes Katherina to Petruchio. It highlights Katherina's reputation in Padua for her sharp tongue, as well as...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Hortensio, Lines 81-90
This video presents a performance from Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." In this passage, Hortensio elaborates on his proposal to help Petruchio find a wife, describing a wealthy, beautiful, yet exceedingly...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Hortensio, Lines 57-62
This video features a performance of Act 1, Scene 2 from Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." Watch as Hortensio speaks candidly to Petruchio about the prospect of marrying a wealthy but difficult woman, combining humor with the...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Hortensio, Lines 43-47
This video presents a performance from Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." In this scene, Hortensio speaks to Petruchio, introducing his servant Grumio. The segment illustrates the camaraderie and playful banter...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Hortensio, Lines 267-270
This video captures a performance from Act 1, Scene 2, lines 267-270 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on Hortensio's dialogue. It showcases Hortensio's interaction with other characters as he discusses the obligations...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Hortensio, Lines 165 - 169
This video features a performance of Act 1, Scene 2 from Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." Watch as Hortensio reveals his plans to employ a talented musician to further his courtship of Bianca, showcasing the interplay of strategy...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Hortensio, Lines 127-133
This video features a performance from Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on Hortensio's lines 127-133. It shows Hortensio's plan to disguise himself as a schoolmaster to court Bianca, providing insights...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Hortensio, Lines 114-124
In this scene from Act 1, Scene 2 of "The Taming of the Shrew," Hortensio reveals his dilemma: he cannot court his beloved Bianca until her strong-willed sister Katherina is married off. He describes Bianca as the "jewel of his life,"...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Hortensio and Petruchio, Lines 172-178
In this performance from "The Taming of the Shrew" Act 1, Scene 2, Hortensio speaks to Gremio about the importance of setting aside their personal feelings to focus on a practical matter. He introduces Petruchio as a potential suitor for...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Grumio, Lines 75-80
In this performance from Act 1, Scene 2 of "The Taming of the Shrew," Grumio sarcastically comments on the mercenary nature of marriage negotiations, suggesting that with enough gold, one could persuade someone to marry any undesirable...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Grumio, Lines 125-126
In this moment from "The Taming of the Shrew" Act 1, Scene 2, Grumio comments on the harsh nickname "Catherine the Cursed," reflecting on how it is a particularly unfortunate title for a woman. His remark emphasizes the societal and...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Grumio, Lines 105-113
In this performance from Act 1, Scene 2 of "The Taming of the Shrew," Grumio humorously suggests that scolding Petruchio would be ineffective, given his resilient and unflappable nature. He vividly describes how Petruchio would handle a...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Gremio and Lucentio, Lines 179-180
In this brief scene from "The Taming of the Shrew" Act 1, Scene 2, Gremio confirms that arrangements have been made as planned and inquires of Hortensio whether he has fully informed Lucentio about all of Bianca's faults. This snippet...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Gremio and Lucentio, Lines 159-164
This performance from Act 1, Scene 2 of "The Taming of the Shrew" features Gremio speaking to Hortensio about his efforts to find a suitable tutor for Bianca. Gremio introduces Lucentio, whom he describes as well-educated and...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Gremio and Lucentio, Lines 140-155
This performance from "The Taming of the Shrew" Act 1, Scene 2, focuses on the conversation between Gremio and Lucentio about the preparation of books for Bianca. The scene highlights Gremio's instructions to ensure the books are bound...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.1 Word Nerd: “shrew”
This video explains the origin and evolution of the term "shrew" from its association with a small, venomous animal to a term used to describe an ill-tempered woman, particularly in Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." It also...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.1 Scene Summary
Explore Act 1, Scene 1 of "The Taming of the Shrew," where Lucentio arrives in Padua to study but becomes enchanted by Bianca. His plan to woo her under the guise of a tutor sets the stage for comedic pursuits and schemes.
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.1 Performance: Tranio, Lines 25-40
In this video from "The Taming of the Shrew," Tranio encourages Lucentio to pursue his passion for philosophy but also to balance it with practical experiences and pleasures. Tranio advises against being overly rigid or academic,...