The relationship between Kate and Petruchio is very forceful, as both characters seem to be pushing each other emotionally, verbally, and sometimes, physically. ‘Petruchio: What with my tongue in your tail? Nay, come again. Good Kate, I am a gentleman– Kate: That I’ll try. She strikes him.’ (Act 2 Scene 1 Line 215). Petruchio then tricks Baptista into thinking Kate and he are madly in love, and makes plans for their upcoming wedding, despite a lack of Kate’s agreement on the matter. Soon, Petruchio’s demeanor seems to take a turn for the worse, as he becomes unpleasant to everyone around him, including Kate, in contrast to his earlier doting behavior towards her. This is an example of dramatic irony, as the audience is aware of his deeper intentions to “curb her mad and headstrong humour.” (Act 4 Scene 1 Line 191)
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