Disguise as a Form of Deceit
By: Danyal Rashid
Thesis
Quote 1:
"Good sooth, even thus; therefore ha' done with words:
To me she's married, not unto my clothes:
Could I repair what she will wear in me,
As I can change these poor accoutrements,
'Twere well for Kate and better for myself.
But what a fool am I to chat with you,
When I should bid good morrow to my bride,
And seal the title with a lovely kiss!" (171)Explanation 1:
Quote 2:
"Mistake no more: I am not Litio,
Nor a musician, as I seem to be;
But one that scorn to live in this disguise,
For such a one as leaves a gentleman,
And makes a god of such a cullion:
Know, sir, that I am call'd Hortensio." (207)Explanation 2:
Quote 3:
"What, you notorious villain, didst thou never see
thy master's father, Vincentio?" (257)Explanation 3:
Quote 4:
"Now shall my friend Petruchio do me grace,
And offer me disguised in sober robes
To old Baptista as a schoolmaster
Well seen in music, to instruct Bianca;
That so I may, by this device, at least
Have leave and leisure to make love to her
And unsuspected court her by herself." (99)