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Taming of the Shrew, Act III Emotions Chart
The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy, but it contains the same array of emotions that one might find in one of Shakespeare’s
tragedies. The inclusion of negative emotions and human fallibilities—even in humorous drama—is one of the many factors that adds
to the realism—and thus entertainment value—of Shakespeare’s drama. The chart below contains a list of emotions depicted in Act
III. Identify both the source of each emotion, the corresponding character and quote them. In the “Context” box, explain how each
quote demonstrates the specified emotion and consider the setting when writing your explanation.
Emotion
Contempt
Surprise/Shock
Jealousy
Anger
Rejection
Humiliation/Embarrassment
Scene, Line #’s;
Character
Quote
Context
Emotion
Enjoyment/Delight/Joy
Scene, Line #’s;
Character
Quote
Context