THE TAMING OF THE SHREW BY William Shakespeare

 Book Review : The Taming Of The Shrew by William Shaakespeare 

Nely Fadilah (30802200003)

                                   “If I be waspish, best beware my sting.” 

“The Taming of the Shrew” is a comedy by William Shakespeare written in the 16th century. The book belongs to the type of drama and is one of Shakespeare's most popular works. The book tells the story of the marriage between Petruccio and Katherina, who is one of the main characters in the story. The genre of this book is comedy, so it can be enjoyed by people who like stories full of humor and interactions between characters.

The story “The Taming of the Shrew” is set in Verona, Italy. The main character, Katherina, is a very stubborn woman who does not want to get married. Petruccio, a man with a brave and clever nature, then decides to marry Katherina with the aim of turning her into a more gentle and obedient woman. In the process, Petruccio uses various strategies to control Katherina, including aggressive and unusual ways. Although the story is often thought of as a comedy, there are also elements that imply violence and male mastery over women.

I found “The Taming of the Shrew” to be an interesting book filled with humor. Shakespeare uses rich and intelligent language to describe the interactions between characters. I was intrigued to see how Petruccio's struggles tried to change Katherina, but I also felt a little uncomfortable and disapproved of the way in which Petruccio tried to change Katherina's nature. This book made me think about the role of women in society in the 16th century and how that role has changed over time. 

I can relate some of the elements in this story to my personal experiences. I have been in situations where I have had to deal with stubborn people, and I know how difficult it is to change someone who is unwilling to change. However, I also learned that not everyone can be changed in the same way, and that we should respect the differences between people.

“The Taming of the Shrew” is a complex and engaging book, with elements that make us laugh and think, two elements that readers will probably not find boring when reading it. Although there is some controversy surrounding the way Petruccio controls Katherina, it is still a valuable work in English literary history. I recommend this book for those who love drama and comedy, and for those who want to understand more about the role of women in society in the 16th century.