The Taming of the Shrew: Act 1 Scene 1

In Act 1 Scene 1 of 'The Taming of the Shrew', we are introduced to two characters, Lucentio and his servant, Tranio. They have travelled here for Lucentio to continue his education. Lucentio is very attracted to Bianca, the daughter of Baptista. However, Baptista declares that Bianca will not marry before his older daughter, Katherina. Lucentio comes up with a solution to woo Bianca and swaps clothes with Tranio in order to become Bianca's schoolteacher. Tranio does his best to adopt the role of Lucentio and warns Biondello, another servant, not to call him by his real name in public as Lucentio creates a story to convince her.