The Taming of the Shrew, Act 4, Scene 4 summary
Act 4, Scene 4 of 14 · 4 min to read the scene
In Act 4, Scene 4, Tranio presents the schoolmaster as his father, and Baptista agrees to Bianca’s marriage once the property arrangements are secured. While Baptista leaves to settle the paperwork, Biondello explains the chance for a secret wedding, and Lucentio decides to seek Bianca’s agreement.
What happens
- Tranio coaches the disguised schoolmaster and tells Biondello to treat him as Vincentio.
- The schoolmaster offers fatherly approval of the match, and Baptista consents on condition that Bianca receives sufficient property.
- Tranio takes Baptista and the schoolmaster to his lodgings to settle the legal arrangements privately.
- Biondello tells Lucentio that a priest at Saint Luke’s church can marry him and Bianca.
- Biondello leaves to alert the priest, and Lucentio resolves to approach Bianca.
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In this scene
What to notice
Lucentio commits to the proposed wedding while making Bianca’s agreement a condition. His decision turns Biondello’s explanation into a plan of action.
Quick check
Why does Baptista reject his own house as the place to settle the marriage arrangements?
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