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The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Performance: Lord, Lines 68-69
New ReviewThis video from "The Taming of the Shrew" captures a brief yet pivotal moment where characters prepare to enact a deceptive scenario on a drunken man by gently taking him to bed. The focus is on the careful coordination among the...
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The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Performance: Lord, Lines 30-37
New ReviewThis performance from "The Taming of the Shrew" showcases a plan being hatched to trick a drunken man into believing he is a nobleman. The scene delves into the transformation that involves dressing the man in fine clothes and...
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The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Interview: Lord and Sly
New ReviewThis video offers an exploration of Introduction 1 from Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where a drunken man is subjected to a prank that involves convincing him he's a lord. The focus is on analyzing the use of disguise and...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Performance: Lucentio, Lines 1-11
New ReviewThis video features a performance of Lucentio's lines from Act 5, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." In this scene, Lucentio reflects on the resolution of past conflicts and welcomes his guests to a celebratory feast,...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Performance: Kate, Lines 136-180
New ReviewThis video features a performance of Kate's lines from Act 5, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." In this poignant and controversial monologue, Kate discusses the roles and duties of a wife, emphasizing obedience and...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Word Nerd: “sound”
New ReviewThis video clarifies the dual meanings of the verb "to sound." While commonly known for indicating the production of noise, another, less familiar sense involves measuring depth. The video explains historical practices of "sounding" used...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Word Nerd: “dotard”
New ReviewThis video provides an etymological exploration of the term "dotard," which appears in Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." It traces the word back to its Dutch origins, explaining its historical association with the involuntary...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Scene Summary
New ReviewThis video provides a summary of Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." It details the climactic convergence of characters at Lucentio's residence in Padua, focusing on the chaotic unraveling of mistaken identities...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Performance: Lucentio and Bianca, Lines 103-110
New ReviewThis video presents a performance of selected lines from Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where Lucentio and Bianca discuss the transformative power of love and identity. The scene showcases Lucentio revealing...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Interview: Vincentio, Petruchio, Biondello, Baptista, Mercha
New ReviewThis video delves into the intricate dynamics of mistaken identity and confusion in Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." It elucidates how characters' perceptions and deceptions influence their interactions, aiming...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Scene Summary
New ReviewThis video offers a summary of Act 4, Scene 5 from "The Taming of the Shrew," where Petruchio continues his psychological games with Kate by challenging her to agree with his deliberate misrepresentations, like calling the sun the moon....
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Performance: Petruchio, Kate and Vincentio, Lines 27-57b
New ReviewThis video features a performance from Act 4, Scene 5 of "The Taming of the Shrew," where Petruchio, Kate, and Vincentio interact. The scene captures Petruchio’s continued manipulation as he jests about Vincentio’s appearance,...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Performance: Petruchio and Kate, Lines 12-22
New ReviewThis video showcases a performance from Act 4, Scene 5 of "The Taming of the Shrew." In this segment, Petruchio and Kate debate the nature of reality, with Petruchio asserting his control by altering perceptions of the sun and moon. This...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Performance: Petruchio and Kate, Lines 1-8
New ReviewThis video presents a performance of the opening lines of Act 4, Scene 5 from Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where Petruchio manipulates reality, claiming the sun is the moon. This scene offers a compelling look at the power...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Interview: Petruchio, Kate, and Vincentio
New ReviewThis video dissects Act 4, Scene 5 of "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on the dynamic and tumultuous relationship between Petruchio and Kate. The discussion explores the implications of identity, perception, and power within their...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.4 Word Nerd: “pittance”
New ReviewThis video explores the etymology of "pittance," from its Latin origins related to piety to its medieval use denoting monks' food allowances. It details how the word evolved to mean a small amount and discusses its ironic use in...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.4 Scene Summary
New ReviewThis video summarizes a scene from Act 4, Scene 4 of "The Taming of the Shrew," where Tranio, disguised as Lucentio, orchestrates a meeting with Baptista to secure a marriage agreement for Bianca. The complexities of deception are...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.4 Performance: Tranio, Lines 48-50
New ReviewThis video features a performance of Tranio's lines from Act 4, Scene 4 of "The Taming of the Shrew." In these lines, Tranio discusses the formalities of finalizing the marriage agreement, emphasizing the need for clear, mutual consent...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.4 Performance: Merchant, Lines 23-37
New ReviewThis video presents a performance of the Merchant's lines from Act 4, Scene 4 of "The Taming of the Shrew." In this segment, the Merchant (disguised as Vincentio) expresses his approval of the match between Lucentio and Baptista's...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.4 Performance: Biondello, Lines 88-100
New ReviewThis video delivers a performance of Biondello's lines 88-100 from Act 4, Scene 4 of "The Taming of the Shrew." In this passage, Biondello humorously describes the urgency and deceptive practices surrounding the arrangements for a...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.4 Performance: Baptista, Lines 62a-66
New ReviewThis video features a performance segment from Act 4, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," covering Baptista's lines 62a-66. In these lines, Baptista discusses the arrangements for his daughter's marriage, emphasizing the...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.4 Performance: Baptista, Lines 51-54
New ReviewThis video showcases a performance from Act 4, Scene 4 of "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on Baptista's lines. In this scene, Baptista expresses his concerns about the privacy of his house, metaphorically stating that "pictures have...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.4 Performance: Baptista, Lines 38-47
New ReviewThis video presents a performance segment from Act 4, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on Baptista's lines. In these lines, Baptista responds to the marriage proposal for his daughter, outlining the conditions...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.4 Interview: Lucentio and Biondello
New ReviewThis video dissects a complex scene from Act 4, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on the elaborate deception involving multiple characters impersonating others. Viewers will gain insights into the dramatic...