Several hundred years separate ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ and 10 Things I Hate About You, are women represented any differently in today’s society?
(M) Hello there, and welcome to S.A.S. otherwise known as the Shakespeare Appreciation Society. My name’s Mandella and we’re here live at Hathaway’s Theatre. Today we’re going to look at the differences between good ol’ will’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ and its movie adaptation ’10 Things I Hate About You’ and to help us understand the difference between the portrayal of woman in Shakespeare’s time and now, we’ve invited Julia Stiles to come and have a chat. Yes, ladies and gentleman, our very own Katarina Stratford from the movie ’10 Things I Hate About You.’ Welcome …show more content…
• A turning point for Kat
• Close up shots on her and Patrick – 2 main characters – Identify their emotions.
• Dramatic finish by running out of the room
• Emphasises her breakthrough of Patrick “taming” her
• Transformation
• Links with Katherina’s speech in TS
• Speaks on how women should follow and obey the ways of men, that it is their expectations.
• Patrick has “Tamed” or more shown her a different side, be in touch of feelings again. Had an impact on her
• Close of up of Patrick – Look on his face; - Taking it in, he looked guilty, regret, taken back, he hadn’t seen that side of her either. It’s his fault. Focused on the two of them. Everyone knows what has happened.
• Being true to herself
• Patrick’s face = more remorseful
Pre party Scene:
- Music starts = party begins
- Contrast to the room where they are all classical and peaceful
- Focused on the legs – stampede – like animals = Crash the party
- Music upbeat and very techno – Chaotic – Juxtaposed and contrasted to the lounge room scene – Bogey’s and his friends = Woollen Vests = very civilised
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