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The Taming of the Shrew · Character

Peter

A servant in Petruchio's household.

minor

Also known as Nathaniel Peter, Peter Turph

First appearance: the taming of the shrew

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HOHortensioCSChristopher SlyPEPetruchioGRGrumioPEPeter

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  • Minor characters and disguises
  • Bianca's suitors and family
  • Protagonist
  • Petruchio's household servants

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SetupAftermathClimax
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