The Taming of the Shrew Characters

Front

This character is old and wants to marry Bianca.

Back

Gremio

Front

This character is the shrew. She is loud and feisty.

Back

Katherine

Front

This character wants to "tame" Katherine and marry her.

Back

Petruchio

Front

This is Katherine and Bianca's father. He wants Bianca to get married AFTER Katherine.

Back

Baptista

Front

This character is soft-spoken and has many admirers.

Back

Bianca

Front

This character disguises himself as Cambio to woo Bianca, and he marries her in the end.

Back

Lucentio

Front

This character disguises himself as Litio, a music instructor. He woos but fails to marry Bianca.

Back

Hortensio

Front

This foolish character is the servant of Petruchio.

Back

Grumio