Bianca Minola

Bianca Minola is a character from William Shakespeare’s play *The Taming of the Shrew*. She is the younger daughter of Baptista Minola, known for her sweet and gentle nature, making her popular among suitors. Her father wishes her to marry quickly, but Bianca cannot marry until her older sister Katherine (Kate), who is strong-willed and difficult, is married first. Bianca's character often symbolizes innocence and traditional femininity. Throughout the play, her relationships and the dynamics surrounding her underscore themes of social expectations, gender roles, and the contrast between appearance and reality.