Act 2 has a number of episodes that are often funny in the theatre, for example;
-the use of puns in Katherina & Petruchio's argument of which I have explained in previous comments. This has the effect of adding two meanings to each insult for the audience to think about.
-the way that Shakespeare makes Petruchio so focused on wooing Katherina & never giving up even though this is the first time he's met her.
-the unexpected comment "I swear I'll cuff you if you strike again", as Petruchio's mood changes so suddenly it could either be quite terrifying or very humorous- depending on the seriousness of it.
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