In the Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare, the conveyed theme is to never judge a book by it's cover, or rather a person by their appearance. This theme is demonstrated through relationships. Shakespeare first shows the relationship between Bianca and Katherine, next the relationship between Petruchio and Kate, and finally between Lucentio and Bianca. Through these relationships Shakespeare shows the reader how first impressions do not necessarily mean a permanent character flaw. Bianca …showed first 75 words of 595 total…

…showed last 75 words of 595 total…of the Shrew, Shakespeare accurately demonstrates how by first impressions you can not judge a persons character because their personality will not always be what you perceive it to be. This lesson can be applied to today in many ways. This is a theme teens and adults all over can relate to. This can teach people to look deeper and you may find something you like rather than being turned off by a first impression.