Speeches (Lines) for Widow
in "Taming of the Shrew"
Total: 8

1

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Petruchio. Now, for my life, Hortensio fears his widow.

Widow. Then never trust me if I be afeard.

2

V,2,2508

Petruchio. YOU are very sensible, and yet you miss my sense:
I mean Hortensio is afeard of you.

Widow. He that is giddy thinks the world turns round.

3

V,2,2511

Katherina. Mistress, how mean you that?

Widow. Thus I conceive by him.

4

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Katherina. 'He that is giddy thinks the world turns round.'
I pray you tell me what you meant by that.

Widow. Your husband, being troubled with a shrew,
Measures my husband's sorrow by his woe;
And now you know my meaning.

5

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Katherina. A very mean meaning.

Widow. Right, I mean you.

6

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(stage directions). [KATHERINA complies]

Widow. Lord, let me never have a cause to sigh
Till I be brought to such a silly pass!

7

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Petruchio. Katherine, I charge thee, tell these headstrong women
What duty they do owe their lords and husbands.

Widow. Come, come, you're mocking; we will have no telling.

8

V,2,2642

Petruchio. Come on, I say; and first begin with her.

Widow. She shall not.