I think it was the format that got the grade...pictures.
In the Taming of the Shrew, Petruchio recognizes, respects and desires Kate's intelligence and strength of character. He does not want to conquer or truly tame her. He is a man who is very confident in himself and does not want or need someone to massage his ego. Petruchio seems to me to be a man of sport and challenge and likes to surround himself with witty, challenging people. He wants in a mate what Kate has - fire.
From Petruchio's response to his friend Hortensio (I.ii.64-75), it might be said that Petruchio came to Padua…
