10 Things I Hate About You Character Analysis
10 Things I Hate About You (how it explore relationships)
‘10 things I hate about you’ is a movie by Gil Junger. The Stratford sisters- Katarina (A.K.A. Kat) is a feminist and intelligent, while Bianca, is superficial. Bianca feels the need to date to be part of the socialites; however, her father won’t allow her to date. The rule changes to ‘Bianca can date when Kat starts to date.’ This deteriorates Bianca’s situation as Kat is a termagant. In a series of convoluted schemes, Patrick Verona is paid to court Kat. Thus, the story unfolds.
Heath Ledger’s character- Patrick, changes his attitude towards relationships by showing righteous virtues to people he care about. From the start, Patrick’s perceived to be a dangerous, antisocial delinquent. …show more content…
See first of all, Joey is not half the man you are. Secondly, don't let anyone ever make you feel like you don't deserve what you want. Go for it.”
Patrick’s supportive as well as friendly. Patrick didn’t kiss Kat in the car; he felt guilty for being paid and was being considerate and caring; not taking advantage of her while she’s drunk.
Verona changes his opinion on relationships, because he starts to develop a relationship with Kat, appreciating and understanding her and became friends with Cameron and Michael. He wants to be with Kat and demonstrates trust and honesty:
Patrick: “Some asshole paid me to take out this really great girl.”
Kat Stratford: “Is that right?”
Patrick: “Yeah, but I screwed up. I… um… I fell for her.”
Patrick expresses his honest feelings to Kat to gain her trust back.
Another example is when Joey pays Patrick to take Kat to the prom:
Patrick: “You know what, I’m sick of playing your little …show more content…
In the film, Kat says to her Dad “stop trying to control my life.” She feels as though her father isn’t respecting her. However, when Walter sends a cheque to Kat’s choice of college, it symbolises the respect he has for his daughter and acceptance of her right to make her own decisions. “Trust me to make my own choices.” Kat remarks this towards her father. Trust is another quality you need for a positive relationship. Fun or enjoyment is a factor that adds to an optimistic relationship. The scene where Kat and Patrick play paint ball shows their relationship is
‘10 things I hate about you’ is a movie by Gil Junger. The Stratford sisters- Katarina (A.K.A. Kat) is a feminist and intelligent, while Bianca, is superficial. Bianca feels the need to date to be part of the socialites; however, her father won’t allow her to date. The rule changes to ‘Bianca can date when Kat starts to date.’ This deteriorates Bianca’s situation as Kat is a termagant. In a series of convoluted schemes, Patrick Verona is paid to court Kat. Thus, the story unfolds.
Heath Ledger’s character- Patrick, changes his attitude towards relationships by showing righteous virtues to people he care about. From the start, Patrick’s perceived to be a dangerous, antisocial delinquent. …show more content…
See first of all, Joey is not half the man you are. Secondly, don't let anyone ever make you feel like you don't deserve what you want. Go for it.”
Patrick’s supportive as well as friendly. Patrick didn’t kiss Kat in the car; he felt guilty for being paid and was being considerate and caring; not taking advantage of her while she’s drunk.
Verona changes his opinion on relationships, because he starts to develop a relationship with Kat, appreciating and understanding her and became friends with Cameron and Michael. He wants to be with Kat and demonstrates trust and honesty:
Patrick: “Some asshole paid me to take out this really great girl.”
Kat Stratford: “Is that right?”
Patrick: “Yeah, but I screwed up. I… um… I fell for her.”
Patrick expresses his honest feelings to Kat to gain her trust back.
Another example is when Joey pays Patrick to take Kat to the prom:
Patrick: “You know what, I’m sick of playing your little …show more content…
In the film, Kat says to her Dad “stop trying to control my life.” She feels as though her father isn’t respecting her. However, when Walter sends a cheque to Kat’s choice of college, it symbolises the respect he has for his daughter and acceptance of her right to make her own decisions. “Trust me to make my own choices.” Kat remarks this towards her father. Trust is another quality you need for a positive relationship. Fun or enjoyment is a factor that adds to an optimistic relationship. The scene where Kat and Patrick play paint ball shows their relationship is