Many critics have observed and noted that the characters Petruchio and Katherine from Shakespeare's comedic drama, The Taming of the Shrew, had a need for each other, due to their strong personalities. They thrive on the intellectual games they play throughout The Taming of the Shrew. Both have a witty intelligence that attracts them to each other. Also, each of them had something to prove; Petruchio needed to confirm his manhood, while Kate needed to …showed first 75 words of 1196 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1196 total…an interesting need for each other and fuel the plot together, are most likely why Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew continues to have universal appeal of modern day audiences. The factors about the time period in which the play was taking place only make it more interesting for present-day readers and viewers. Indeed, The Taming of the Shrew is a great portrayal of the times, and a testament to the genius of William Shakespeare.