The Taming of the Shrew Why is Lucentio referred to as base knave in act 3 scene 1 Why Asked by Aashita K #582197 on 11/29/2016 6:59 AM Last updated by Aslan on 11/29/2016 2:45 PM
Hortensio refers to Lucentio as a "base knave" . Hortensio says to himself that he thinks Lucentiio is trying to win the affections of Bianca for himself.