Mariela RiveroSep 3, 20216 min readKatherina & Queen Parr: Women Putting Women Down?Last week, we questioned whether Katherina (the “shrew”) spoke her mind when she advised women to treat their husbands as “Thy head, thy...
Mariela RiveroAug 27, 20215 min readThe Shrew's Speech: Was It Really Antifeminist?In honor of Women’s Equality Day, we’re taking a peek at Katherina’s final speech in The Taming of the Shrew. Viewed today as troublesome...
Mariela RiveroAug 6, 20212 min readAntony VS Brutus: Who Had the Better Speech?In honor of Professional Speakers Day, let’s dive into two of the canon’s most iconic speeches: those of Marcus Brutus and Mark Antony....