To Petruchio

In the first unit of our course Drama we studied Shakespeare, specifically one of his plays "Taming Of The Shrew." We also looked at the Elizabethan Era which was named after Queen Elizabeth the first. We looked at gender roles in that time two and how women were portrayed. How family worked together and the reason why people kept being poor. For our action project we made a sonnet which Shakespear did back then. The reason he did it was because it was popular and he took advantage of that to eran some money. We made to sonnet directly to a character from Taming Of A Shrew and give them advice on how tho find themselves again. I directed my sonnet to Petruchio because he and I have different opinions on gender roles, so I challenged him into reflecting and change for the good. During this project I had difficulty getting my sonnet together. I learned how to make a point through a sonnet.




Written Sonnet

Petruchio, you pretended to woo Kate for the gold
but the truth is you were lonely and getting old
the suitors around you praised your ability to tame her
tried so hard to fit the role, you cracked your exterior

Now that you have her, do you think Katharina was disdain of marriage?
in your heart you promised her love, baby, and a carriage
Your words “To this most patient, sweet and virtuous wife.” you say to her sarcastically
it is clear to me, that you mean that sincerely and romantically

You lived up to the expectations of patriarchy, how to be a man
Be rude and a swine, you were taught that’s how you hold the power in your hands
But now I tell you, you can rule with kindness
Respect her, please her, and treat her like she’s priceless

Aim to be in merriment with her, let your loyal Katharina keep her opinion
You are no less a man, now as an equal couple, rejoice in your union