# Tranio — The Taming of the Shrew character guide

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

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Lucentio Tranio, Enter Tranio, Tranio Softly, Tranio Ay, Tranio Faith, Tranio Gremio, Tranio Of all mad matches, Tranio Master, Tranio Sir, Tranio Patience, Tranio Mistress, Tranio Mi perdonato, Tranio Ay

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

## Who they are

Lucentio's clever servant who impersonates his master to facilitate the courtship of Bianca.

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