Shakespeare's the Taming of the Shrew

Petruchio's vagueness about money in William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" might indicate that he is actually much worse off than he purports himself to be. Petruchio's motivation for marrying Kate may be great need.

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Published in:The Explicator 1995-01, Vol.53 (2), p.66-68
Main Author: Cole, David W.
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
British & Irish literature
Drama
English literature
Literary criticism
Marriage
Shakespeare plays
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Wealth
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Summary:Petruchio's vagueness about money in William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" might indicate that he is actually much worse off than he purports himself to be. Petruchio's motivation for marrying Kate may be great need.
ISSN:0014-4940
1939-926X
DOI:10.1080/00144940.1995.9937227