The Taming of the Shrew Quotes (Act 2)

Act 2.1 Page 35: "So well I know my duty to my elders." (Reference to age seems like a calculating way of enraging Kate). 

"Is it for him you do envy me so?" 

Act 2.1 Page 36: "I must dance barefoot on her wedding day". (Shaming culture of unmarried women) 

"Was ever gentleman thus griev'd as I?" 

Act 2.1 Page 37: "Her wondrous qualities and mild behaviour". (Petruchio about Kate)

Act 2.1 Page 39: "What dowry shall I have with her to wife?" 

"That covenants may be kept on either hand." (Marriage= financial transaction) 

Act 2.1 Page 40: "when the special thing is well obtain'd That is, her love". (Here Baptista actually shows genuine care for…