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The Taming of the Shrew, Act 3, Scene 2 summary

Act 3, Scene 2 of 14 · 10 min to read the scene

In Act 3, Scene 2, Petruchio arrives late and badly dressed, marries Katherina amid outrageous behavior reported by Gremio, and takes her away despite her refusal to leave before the feast. Meanwhile, Tranio proposes finding someone to impersonate Lucentio’s father and secure Baptista’s approval for a marriage to Bianca.

What happens

  1. Katherina leaves crying because Petruchio’s absence makes her fear public humiliation.
  2. Biondello describes Petruchio’s shabby appearance, and Petruchio arrives but refuses to change clothes for the ceremony.
  3. Tranio proposes a false Vincentio to support Lucentio’s marriage plans, while Lucentio suggests marrying Bianca secretly.
  4. Gremio returns from church and describes Petruchio striking the priest, throwing bread at the caretaker, and loudly kissing Katherina.
  5. Petruchio refuses the wedding dinner, claims Katherina as his property, and leaves with her and Grumio despite her resistance.
  6. Baptista invites the remaining company to feast, assigning Tranio and Bianca the absent couple’s seats.

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In this scene

KatherinaPetruchioBiancaLucentioTranioBaptista

What to notice

Petruchio treats marriage as a claim of ownership. This declaration accompanies his refusal to let Katherina remain at her own wedding feast.

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Why does Tranio want someone to impersonate Vincentio?

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