S/LI/125. With reference to at least two Shakespeare plays, discuss the representation of the relations of gender, power, authority and violence in Shakespearean drama.

This paper aims to discuss the representation of gender, power, authority and violence in Shakespeare’s plays, The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado about Nothing. It uses specific extracts from both plays mentioned in order to support the ideas expressed. The paper focuses mostly on the two main protagonists of the Taming of the Shrew, Petrucio and Katherina. It also explores the comedic yet confusing relationship between Much Ado about Nothing's main love plot characters, Benedict and Beatrice.