The three lines that stood out to me most were, first: Whilst thou liest warm at home, secure and safe,/And craves no other tribute at thy hands/But love, fair looks, and true obedience-/Too little payment for so great a debt.

In the lines displayed above, Katherina puts men on a pedestal. She took a complete 180 and now truly believes that women should treat their husbands as kings in return for taking care of them. She is a contender to those who believe that the role of a wife is in the kitchen and the role of a husband lies in the office.

One of the only things that Katherina does not mention is the mental aspect of their relationship. I predict that she believes that women are more advanced, mentally, than men but does not wish to disrespect her husband by either expressing that particular opinion or lying about it.

Blog 11: Shakespeare's Language

1. Blank Verse is verse without rhyme or set rhythm.

2. a) But wait! What time of day is it?

b) You are more lovely and more innocent.

c) If it were done when it was supposed to be done then all would be well.

d) They fell in love easily and quickly, and got married without a second thought.