The Taming of the Shrew · Character
Baptista Minola
The wealthy Paduan father who decrees that his fierce elder daughter must wed before anyone may court the younger, setting the whole comedy in motion.
supporting
Also known as Petruchio Signior Baptista, Baptista, old Baptista, Signior Baptista, Signior Baptista Minola, Minola, Enter Baptista, Baptista Gentlemen, Baptista Padua, Exit Baptista, Baptista Ay, Baptista Why, Baptista Sir, Baptista Faith, Baptista Talk, Baptista Good morrow, Baptista Lucentio, Reenter Baptista, Baptista Neighbours
First appearance: the taming of the shrew
As a supporting figure in The Taming of the Shrew, Baptista Minola is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Announces that Bianca cannot marry until Katharina is wed, and decides to hire schoolmasters for Bianca.
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Baptista Minola is a prosperous gentleman of Padua, father to Katharina and Bianca, and the gatekeeper of both daughters' futures. He is affectionate but calculating, refusing to let Bianca marry until her 'curst'…
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- Bianca's suitors and family
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