After their chaotic wedding, Petruchio takes Katherine to his country house, where he begins his unconventional "taming" methods, including denying her food and sleep under the guise of love and care. Katherine gradually begins to adapt to Petruchio’s ways, though not without resistance. Back in Padua, Bianca's suitors scheme and compete until she secretly marries Lucentio. The play concludes with a celebratory banquet, where Katherine surprises everyone by delivering a speech about wifely obedience, showcasing her transformation. The play ends with humor and irony, leaving the audience to interpret whether Katherine’s change is genuine or a clever act to outwit Petruchio. Themes of love, power dynamics, and societal roles are explored with comedic flair.

Dramatis Personæ
ACT I
Scene I. Alexandria. A Room in Cleopatra’s palace.
Scene II. Alexandria. Another Room in Cleopatra’s palace.
Scene III. Alexandria. A Room in Cleopatra’s palace.
Scene IV. Rome. An Apartment in Caesar’s House
Scene V. Alexandria. A Room in the Palace.
ACT II
Scene I. Messina. A Room in Pompey’s house.
Scene II. Rome. A Room in the House of Lepidus.
Scene III. Rome. A Room in Caesar’s House.
Scene IV. Rome. A street.
Scene V. Alexandria. A Room in the Palace.
Scene VI. Near Misenum.
Scene VII. On board Pompey’s Galley, lying near Misenum.
ACT III
Scene I. A plain in Syria.
Scene II. Rome. An Ante-chamber in Caesar’s house.
Scene III. Alexandria. A Room in the Palace.
Scene IV. Athens. A Room in Antony’s House.
Scene V. Athens. Another Room in Antony’s House.
Scene VI. Rome. A Room in Caesar’s House.
Scene VII. Antony’s Camp near the Promontory of Actium.