Different Interpretations of Taming of the Shrew Essay

Since in that location are so many different adaptations of Taming of the shrewmouse, there are quite a lot of differences when you see it, then when you read it. Especially when you try to remember the Wooing Scene, in Act 2 Scene 1. Here are a few master(prenominal) differences I noticed in two of the different adaptations I watched* Gaudete Academy 2010 Production (http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaebQOnnHMU)* Petruchio was a little scared of Katherina when he first met her * Katherina was a lot more harsh, materially* kind of of dialogue with words, they made Petruchio speak and Katherina act with facial expressions and basically actions. Petruchio You lie in faith. For you are called Kate. right-down Kate. Bonny Kate. And sometimes Kate the curst. (Katherina flicks him annoyingly)* Also Petruchio has long monologues, but instead they make Katherina respond with actions and not verbally. So Kates actions made it seem like dialogue * There is so much more physical abuse, than verbal abuse Petruchio My super dainty Kate.(Katherina pushes him off the stage)* They change some words and sentences, so the earreach understand the jokes and puns* A lot of interaction with the audiencePetruchio Take this of me, Kate of my consolation Hearing thy hearing thy Uh, garter? Whats that sir? *Harpy* Hearing thy Harpyishness praised in every town* Taming of the Shrew (1976)(http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdqOHvcD-VU)* Baptista acts a little evil when Petruchio asks for Kates hand in marriage* Petruchio acts a lot more rude, physically* Katherina struggles with Petruchio a lot more* Katherina seems weak, even from the start* Kate doesnt argue as much as in the play* Petruchio over powers Kate a lot, instead of them being equally horrid* Petruchio adds more actions, so it adds more emphasis to the argument * Gremios line stands out more, than in the play script* Taming of the Shrew (CorkShakespeare)This one is very similar to the original play script, so not many points (http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxtQKwHO6xU)* Most of the other adaptations points* Costumes were modernized* Petruchio is very forceful