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The chemistry between Petrucio and Katherine can be observed immediately. The sexual tension is evident from the choice of words and from the way they speak to each other. Petruchio proves that he is her equal right away and there is a special connection established between the pair. Katherine is intrigued by him and stays engaged in the conversation even though Petrucio insults her. She seems to be looking for this kind of interaction, for somebody to treat her seriously. We can question whether she enjoyed being a shrew or maybe she didn’t know better?

She has always felt isolated and maybe the only way she knew how to make others to pay attention to her was through aggressive behavior. Petruchio gives her attention that she craves, and challenges her unlike the others. He complements her and makes her feel attractive. He lets her know that he has serious intentions he wants to make her his wife. Even though Petruchio’s intentions are somewhat dishonest and methods of timing his wife are repulsive and cruel he made her believe that he loves her. On the day of the weeding Katherine is being humiliated by her husband but she follows him anyway. This proves how much she wanted to be accepted and understood.
It is difficult to interpret the reasons for transformation in Katherine’s behavior has she been brainwashed and disciplined by her husband or maybe she becomes an obedient wife in exchange for the love and protection of her husband? It is difficult to say if she is really happy in her new role but it seems that Petruchio brings out the best of Katherine, she is no longer a shrew she is a lady.