Analysis of Taming of the Shrew and the Zefferelli film

Shakespeare’s play, “The Taming of the Shrew,” continues to be enjoyed over 500 years since it was composed. It remains popular because aspects of the play keep changing to suit the current society. The film “The Taming of the Shrew,” by Franco Zefferelli, has been modified to suit the 1960s. However, though many aspects in this appropriation have been reworked, the fundamental themes of deception and disguise remain as inherent to the human condition as …

…proves that with the introduction of new techniques and minor adjustments to make the film more accessible, the play will continue to remain popular. However, what makes the play as popular today as when it was written is that ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ remains to be an insightful look into how we disguise ourselves as people in order to fit into society, and this will most possibly remain relevant to us as humans forever.