Taming of the Shrew

There are some new productions of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew", a play which has become only more problematic in our more feminist modern era, and the Times gives us some discussion.

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“Shrew” is supposed to be a comedy. The ending, which finds Kate docile at last, is meant to be winsome. But when she gives her final speech, reminding women of their duty to their husbands — to be pretty, grateful and, above all, obedient — it always makes me feel sick. It always makes me cry.

-- Laura Collins-Hughes at The New York Times

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Pretty, grateful, obedient ... hmmm, maybe it could make for a good BDSM adaptation. As Nietzsche said, bring your whip - it's more fun for everyone!