Feminist Take on "The Taming of the Shrew" and "10 Things I Hate About You."

MJ Steffe Faith; V Lizy

doi:10.34293/sijash.v11i3.7113

MJ Steffe Faith Department of English, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
V Lizy Assistant Professor, Department of English, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34293/sijash.v11i3.7113

Keywords: Gender Roles, Feminist Themes, Transformation, Exploration, Cinematic Language

Abstract

This research explores the evolution of feminist themes from Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" to its cinematic adaptation, "10 Things I Hate About You." While the original play lacks explicit feminist elements, the film, influenced by third-wave feminism, introduces empowered female characters challenging traditional gender norms. Examining character dynamics, relationship structures, and feminist critiques, the study sheds light on how cinematic reinterpretations can infuse new dimensions into classic works, impacting broader conversations on gender and feminism.