Homework: Weekend of February 8th

For this weekend, plan thoroughly for your assigned debate (Kate or Petruchio).

Be prepared to respond to the following question in support of your critical perspective:

"How can a reader of The Taming of the Shrew most effectively interpret your character (Petruchio or Kate)?"

Remember what it takes to have a high-quality debate in terms of SPEAKING, LISTENING, and FORMAT.

PETRUCHIO DEBATE:

a. Petruchio skillfully uses reverse psychology to manipulate Kate’s behavior.

1st hour: Michelle, Chelsea, Mike
3rd hour: Mitch, Claire, Jasmine
5th hour: Kellie, Riya

b. By today’s standards, Pet’s methods would be considered abusive

1st hour: Jackie, Matt, Caitlin
3rd hour: Jessica, Yuu, Alex
5th hour: Alex, Catherine, Evan

c. Petruchio cares for Kate and longs to earn her respect to pursue a happy, loving marriage. – He does her a favor.

1st hour: Rajiv, Erica, Alicia
3rd hour: Charlotte, Kevin, Scot, Andrew
5th hour: Lauren, Melvy, Alli

d. Petruchio is tamed by Kate who manipulates him.

1st hour: Kyle, Brigid, Marigrace
3rd hour: Madhav, Melissa, David
5th hour: Peter, Ryan J., Cristina

KATE DEBATE

e. Kate is a human who just wants to be loved. She isn’t a “shrew”; she acts as anyone would in her situation.

1st hour:
3rd hour:
5th hour:

f.Kate’s behavior is explained by her environment. Without sufficient love at home she can’t love others. She feels unloved and therefore has become nothing more than a rebellious teen.

1st hour: Erin, Steve,Mary
3rd hour: Lara, Patrick, Allie, Lisa
5th hour: Michelle, Ryan G., Laura, Steve

g. Kate manipulates Petruchio and only fakes obedience

1st hour: Paige, Monique, Billy
3rd hour: Tom, Anne, Brigid, Brian P.
5th hour: Dale, Tina, Grace

h. Kate is a feminist who defies stereotypes to send a message.

1st hour: Lucy, Marcelle, Jake, Jessica
3rd hour: Michael, Megan, Jon
5th hour: Andy, Marisa, Nick