The Taming of the Shrew · Character
Haberdasher
A tradesman who brings a cap for Katharina.
minor
Also known as Exit Haberdasher
First appearance: the taming of the shrew
Haberdasher shows up with force in Scene III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Brings a cap ordered by Petruchio, which Petruchio rejects as too small.
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In Scene III: Brings a cap ordered by Petruchio, which Petruchio rejects as too small. He exits after Katharina insists on keeping…
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- Tradesmen for Katharina
- Petruchio's household servants
- Protagonist
- Bianca's suitors and family
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