Petruchio’s method

Petruchio’s method, as depicted in Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," involves a strategy of psychological manipulation and control to "tame" his wife, Katherina. He employs extreme behaviors, such as denying her basic comforts and contradicting her perceptions, to assert dominance and challenge her strong-willed nature. By creating confusion and discomfort, he seeks to reshape her behavior and beliefs, ultimately leading her to conform to his expectations. This controversial approach raises questions about power dynamics in relationships and the nature of compliance and resistance.