Angry Quote by William Shakespeare
“Petruchio: Come, come, you wasp; i' faith, you are too angry. Katherine: If I be waspish, best beware my sting. Petruchio: My remedy is then, to pluck it out. Katherine: Ay, if the fool could find where it lies. Petruchio: Who knows not where a wasp does wear his sting? In his tail. Katherine: In his tongue. Petruchio: Whose tongue? Katherine: Yours, if you talk of tails: and so farewell. Petruchio: What, with my tongue in your tail? Nay, come again, Good Kate; I am a gentleman.”
About This Quote
In this witty exchange, Petruchio and Katherine use wordplay about a wasp’s sting to tease each other, highlighting their banter and the play’s theme of verbal sparring.
In simple terms: A clever word game about a wasp’s sting.
Key Takeaway
Playful linguistic duel.
Themes
wordplay
wit
gender dynamics
theatre
Mood
witty
light‑hearted
Type
dramatic dialogue
When to use this quote
- stage performances
- literary analysis classes
- debates on sarcasm
Key Concepts
rhetorical strategy
power dynamics
Practical Applications
- Teach rhetorical techniques
- Use humor to defuse tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor reveal underlying conflict?
- What does the wasp metaphor suggest about communication?
A Different Perspective
The banter can mask deeper power struggles between characters.
