However, Shakespeare dehumanizes Katherina after Petruchio marries her, eventually becoming voiceless, and obedient. Petruchio describes her as “my house, My household stuff, my field, my barn, My horse, my ox, my ass, my anything,” to where he wants her to what his liking is. Instead of describing her romantically, Petruchio compares her to a house, household items and even to animals. Shakespeare seems to be highlighting the inequality of the relationship where the free man subjugates the woman…
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