In lines 7-25, I find that Katherina shows a different side to her character. Up until now we've seen her as a rude, spoilt woman & this passage makes the audience empathise her. Katherina is being forced 'to give my hand, opposed against my heart'. Then she has been left at the alter which she also upsets her. 'Now the world must point at poor Katherina'; Katherina is feeling sorry for herself, worrying about what a fool others might make of her.
In lines 41-56, it is descibed (by Biondello) how Petruchio will arrive. He arrives on a horse, which suggests that he has only just arrived for the wedding & is almost late. Petruchio is wearing unusual clothing, especially for a wedding, such as; 'an old jerkin', 'a pair of boots that have been candle-cases', an old mothy saddle' on his horse, etc.
In lines 75-113, Petruchio's attitude to the marriage is quite disrespectful. This is shown through the use of clothing & his impatience. Petruchio refuses to change into more appropriate clothing & insits on getting the wedding over with.
In lines 141-173, the focus of the conversation is the happenings of the wedding reported by Gremio. According to him, Petruchio swore at the alter & struck the priest. He also interrupted the viccar's words & kissed Katherina in a very forceful manner.
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