The question of whether the play is misogynistic has become the subject of considerable controversy, particularly among modern scholars, audiences, and readers. The subplot features a competition between the suitors of Katherina's younger sister, Bianca, who is seen as the "ideal" woman. Initially, Katherina is an unwilling participant in the relationship however, Petruchio "tames" her with various psychological and physical torments, such as keeping her from eating and drinking, until she becomes a desirable, compliant, and obedient bride. The main plot depicts the courtship of Petruchio and Katherina, the headstrong, obdurate shrew. The nobleman then has the play performed for Sly's diversion. The play begins with a framing device, often referred to as the induction, in which a mischievous nobleman tricks a drunken tinker named Christopher Sly into believing he is actually a nobleman himself.
The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 15. Petruchio (Kevin Black) and Katherina (Emily Jordan) from the 2003 Carmel Shakespeare Festival production at the Forest Theater.
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