# Katharina — The Taming of the Shrew character guide

> Katharina in The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Kate, Katharine, Katharina Minion, Katharina Well, Katharina Ay, Good Kate, sweet Katharine, bonny Kate, Katharina Minola, Katharine the curst, curst Katharine, Kate the curst, Katharina Mistress, Katharina Asses, the prettiest Kate in Christendom, Kate of Kate Hall, my super-dainty Kate

**First appearance:** 0000-the-taming-of-the-shrew

## Who they are

The sharp-tongued 'shrew' who is courted and eventually tamed by Petruchio.

## Links

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