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How do Hortensio and Gremio plan to thank Petruchio?

How do Hortensio and Gremio plan to thank Petruchio?

Q. How do Hortensio, Gremio, and eventually Tranio/ Lucentio, plan to “thank” Petruchio? They are going to pay him to marry Katharina. They are going to give him gold, jewels, and a mistress.

What do sly refuse to do the taming of the shrew?

What does Sly refuse to do? He refuses to pay for the drinks or the items he has broken. The Lord presents and interesting discussion point to the others at the tavern.

Why is Gremio present in this scene?

Why is Gremio present in this scene? His is apparently eavesdropping on Cambio, his rival.

How does Baptista resolve the strife between Gremio and Tranio who both seek the hand of Bianca?

How does Baptista resolve the strife between Gremio and Tranio, who both seek the hand of Bianca? Baptista chooses whoever has the better dowry/better offer.

What is Hortensio and Gremio plan?

Hortensio, for his part, plans to disguise himself as a schoolmaster so that he can court Bianca secretly. Gremio and Lucentio enter on their way to Baptista’s house, interrupting Hortensio and Petruchio.

Why does Gremio eager defend vincentio?

Why is Gremio eager to defend Vincentio? He wants to rid Tranio in order to marry Bianca.

What decision is made between Tranio Gremio and Baptista at the end of Act II?

Baptista decides that if Tranio can bring his father to vouch for him and assure that Bianca will be taken care of should Lucentio die before his father, then LucenBo will win her for his wife. Ifs Lucentio (really Tranio) cannot produce his father to vouch for him, then Gremio gets Bianca.

Why does Gremio marry Bianca?

Gremio is one of the wealthiest citizens of Padua. He has a well-appointed house in the city and will be able to draw upon his wealth to make an impressive dowry if he is successful in achieving his aim of marrying his neighbour Baptista’s daughter Bianca.

Does Hortensio love Bianca?

Hortensio is also in love with Bianca and dresses up like a tutor (“Licio”) to get closer to her. Poor Hortensio really doesn’t stand a chance – it’s pretty clear from the beginning that Bianca’s interested in Lucentio. Still, Hortensio plays an important role.

Does Bianca like Gremio?

He is a suitor to Bianca’s hand, and cannot stand her sister. He is convinced by his rival Hortensio that a husband must be found for Katherina so that they may continue their wooing of the younger daughter.

Does Gremio get married?

Gremio is a mature single man. He is hopeful of finding a bride as soon as he possible especially as he is wealthy and able to bring a substantial dowry to a marriage. Gremio is a traditional member of the community.

What was Kate’s final speech Taming of the Shrew?

My mind hath been as big as one of yours, My heart as great, my reason haply more, To bandy word for word and frown for frown.

How does Petruchio try to tame Kate?

Petruchio uses a number of different techniques to “tame” Kate: he proves to her that he can match her verbal acuity and quick wit, then he wields his extreme confidence, and his status as a man, when he boldly tells her father that she has already agreed to marry him when, in fact, she has not.

Does Gremio love Bianca?

Bianca is loved by Gremio, Hortensio, and Lucentio but cannot have serious suitors or marry until her older sister Katherine has done so.

Why does Gremio want Bianca?

Wealth and circumstances He has a well-appointed house in the city and will be able to draw upon his wealth to make an impressive dowry if he is successful in achieving his aim of marrying his neighbour Baptista’s daughter Bianca.