How to write or develop a paragraph about the theme
1. State the topic sentence. Eg. A major theme in the play is marriage.
2. Define the theme. What is marriage?
3. State how many marriages occur in the play.
4. Which marriage does the play focus on? Why?
5. What is the problem with that marriage?
6. How is the problem resolved?
7. How are husbands and wives and marriage presented?
Marriage
Power/Control
a) What are the characteristics of a bull?
b) Are any characters symbolic of a bull?
c) Provide evidence from the text to prove your point.
d) Who therefore has the real power in this play?
How is marriage presented like a relationship between a slave and his master?
Who is the slave?
Who is the master?
What is slavery?
Who has the real power?
Provide evidence.
Explain how Baptista has the real power.
Explain how his daughters are presented as powerless.
Always provide evidence from the text.
Develop a paragraph about Power and Control in The Taming of the Shrew.
Can you think of any more themes?
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