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Explore the different nature of disguise and identity in 'The taming of the shrew.'
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Explore the different nature of disguise and identity in 'The taming of the shrew.' The theme of disguise and deception to hide true identity is central to both the induction and the main action of the play; nearly every character pretends to be someone they are not. This trickery is portrayed in many ways. Sometimes an actual disguise is required, but with other characters the "disguise" is not an alteration of their physical appearance, but a change of their personality. Some characters appear to change their personality rather than alter their appearance. Most of the play's humour comes from the way in which characters create false realities by disguising themselves as other people, a device first introduced in the induction. Initially this is accomplished by having Christopher Sly believe he is someone he is not and then by having the main play performed for him. By putting The Taming Of The Shrew...
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