The Taming of the Shrew 4.1 Scene Summary

Grumio arrives ahead of Petruccio and Kate, complaining about the trip. Curtis, a servant, is curious about Kate's temperament. Grumio recounts the harsh journey, including Kate's horse falling and Petruccio's harshness. Petruccio and Kate arrive, and Petruccio is upset with his servants, alternating between kindness to Kate and harshness to others. He sends back Kate's supper, claiming it's burnt, and takes her to her room. Petruccio reveals his strategy to tame Kate by depriving her of food and sleep, likening it to taming a falcon. He asks if anyone knows a better way to change Kate's behavior.

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