# Curtis — The Taming of the Shrew character guide

> Curtis in The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** fellow Curtis, Curtis Away

**First appearance:** 0000-the-taming-of-the-shrew

## Who they are

Petruchio's servant who helps prepare the household for Katharina's arrival.

## Relationships

### [Grumio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_taming_of_the_shrew_se/characters/grumio)

_professional_

Curtis is a fellow servant in Petruchio's household who shares gossip and complaints with Grumio about their master's behavior.

### [Grumio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_taming_of_the_shrew_se/characters/grumio)

_professional_

Curtis is a fellow servant in Petruchio's household who shares gossip and complaints with Grumio about their master's behavior.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_taming_of_the_shrew_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-i)

A servant at Petruchio's house; he questions Grumio about the new mistress and helps prepare for the couple's arrival.

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