The Taming of the Shrew

In Taming of the Shrew in act 3, scene 1, questions(2) in details box!

1. Are Hortensio's goals and methods different from or similar to Luciento's?

2. What is Bianca trying to do throughout the scene?

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I think they are both pretty similar. Hortensio (as Licio) begins his fake music lesson. He gives Bianca a love letter that is disguised as a set of music instructions. Bianca is trying to hold both these guys off her. She plays along but refuses to commit to either suitors.

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