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The Taming of the Shrew · Character

Tailor

A tailor who brings a gown for Katharina and is berated by Petruchio.

minor

First appearance: the taming of the shrew

Tailor shows up with force in Scene III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Brings the gown ordered for Katharina but is berated by Petruchio and Grumio for the cut.
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In Scene III: Brings the gown ordered for Katharina but is berated by Petruchio and Grumio for the cut. He is dismissed and told he will be…

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PEPetruchioGRGrumioKAKatharinaHAHaberdasherBMBaptista MinolaTATailor

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Tradesmen for Katharina
  • Protagonist
  • Petruchio's household servants
  • Bianca's suitors and family

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Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Katharina’s desp…

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