The Taming of the Shrew · Character
Gremio
A wealthy old suitor who hires tutors and perfumes love-books for Bianca, only to find his money and years outmatched by younger, craftier rivals.
supporting
Also known as Tranio Gremio, old Gremio, Signior Gremio, Enter Gremio, Old Signior Gremio, Gremio Good morrow, Gremio Hortensio, Gremio Tranio, Gremio Yea, Gremio Adieu, Gremio Youngling, Gremio Ay
First appearance: the taming of the shrew
As a supporting figure in The Taming of the Shrew, Gremio is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Another suitor to Bianca, who hires Lucentio (disguised as Cambio) as a tutor to gain access to her.
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Gremio is one of Bianca's rival suitors in Padua, a rich elderly man who competes with Hortensio for her hand by plying her with gifts, books, and hired schoolmasters. His courtship is transactional — he speaks of his…
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- Other
Character groups
- Bianca's suitors and family
- Petruchio's household servants
- Protagonist
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