The Taming of the Shrew
why are bianca's hands tied and why does she weep?
act 2
act 2
Inside Baptista's home, Katharina has bound her sister's hands. She demands that Bianca say which of her suitors she prefers, and when Bianca does not, Katharina slaps her. Baptista enters and rescues his younger daughter, reprimanding Katharina.
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