The Taming of the Shrew, Act 4, Scene 3 summary
Act 4, Scene 3 of 14 · 8 min to read the scene
In Act 4, Scene 3, Katherina struggles against hunger and Petruchio’s control as he demands thanks for food and rejects the cap and gown she likes. Their planned visit to her father stops when she disputes his claim about the hour, and he insists that time must match his word.
What happens
- Katherina begs Grumio for food, but he only names dishes and refuses them until she beats him.
- Petruchio brings meat and requires thanks before Katherina eats, while Hortensio objects to his treatment of her.
- Petruchio rejects a fashionable cap despite Katherina’s approval, and she insists on speaking her mind.
- He also rejects her gown, argues with the tailor, and quietly arranges payment through Hortensio.
- Petruchio proposes visiting her father in plain clothes, then cancels when Katherina contradicts his statement about the hour.
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In this scene
What to notice
Petruchio makes the journey depend on accepting his account of reality. His demand extends beyond food and clothes to Katherina’s ability to contradict him.
Quick check
Why does Petruchio cancel the journey to Katherina’s father?
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