![]() He instead does everything that she wants him to do in order to get her attention and is kind to her despite her repeated rebuffs. Olive however, never forces Jordana to do anything. Petruchio initially starts out with kindness, which is painfully fake, and then immediately begins using force on Katherine. However, the paths that Petruchio and Oliver take into getting the women to like are completely different. Both the Shrew and Submarine are reinforcing the idea that men are in control of the relationships they are in. Neither Jordana or Katherine have given consent to the relationship. In both the film and book, the men are taking control even before they are actually in their fantasized relationships. He chooses her not because she is lower than him, but because she will make him richer. Petruchio knows that Katherine is rather wealthy. He mentions that she is “moderately unpopular” while his “street cred” is already high (but could be higher). However, Oliver chooses Jordana because he believes she is lower than him on the social totem pole. Petruchio wants to marry Katherine so that he will become even richer than he already is. If Oliver dates Jorana, his popularity amongst his peers and family will increase to the point that when he dies, he will have a legacy. Both of them want to be in a relationship not based on love, but on social status. She's also a girl - to be seen with her would improve my street cred, which, though high, could be higher.”ĭespite the movie and play being centuries apart, Oliver and Petruchio manage to share a similar viewpoint on women and relationships. She's moderately unpopular, which makes a romance between us more likely. “Her only real flaws are is her sporadic bouts of eczema Other than that, she has many qualities. When he first comes across Jordana Bevan, he already has his mind made. Along with this, he believes that having a girlfriend would add to his fantasy. ![]() Moments before this scene, Oliver Tate is reminiscing about how he wishes to be popular and beloved when he dies. The deliverance is different, but the intent is very much the same. The main character in Submarine, Oliver Tate, finds himself with a similar mindset when he is introduced to his love interest. None of the other characters in the scene object to this, most likely because men being in charge of relationships was a common thing during the time period. In this quote, he describes how regardless of how terrible she is, that he will pacify her even into obedience when they marry. He then sees her as an opportunity to become even more wealthy despite not loving her. Petruchio, whom is introduced as a arrogant and violent (moments before he was hitting Gremio), learns that Katherine is wealthy. Lines 67-77)ĭuring this scene, Petruchio meets with Hortensio, who brings him with the option to marry Katherine. I come to wive it wealthily in Padua If wealthily, then happily in Padua.” And therefore, if thou know one rich enough to be Petruchio’s wife (as wealth is burde of my wooing dance.She moves me not, or not removes at least affection’s edge in me, were she as rough as are the swelling Adriatic seas. More specifically, that true relationships are built on love, not by manipulation or force, and that women have more control in relationships than they had before. ![]() While the motives are the same, the actions are different, these two situations make room for exploring society’s view on relationships, love, and how they are presented with the opposite sexes. This is very much Oliver’s initial reason for wanting to be with Jordana as well. Petruchio is a brute and aggressive character who seeks to have Katherine as his wife for his own personal gain. Their initial idea of wanting to have a relationship are the same, but the way that going after the women they want are almost completely different. Oliver and Petruchio are alike and different in both motive and character. In the 2010 movie Submarine, shy and observant teenager Oliver wants to do the same thing seeking the affections of conventionally unattractive girl in order to satisfy his need for romance. Petruchio, the leading man, makes it his duty to have the intimidating Katherine as his wife. Books like the Taming of the Shrew portray romance as a victory and something to be sought after. Romance is a thing that has been molded and reproduced for centuries. ![]()
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