3
Oldest daughter of Baptista who is extremely strong-willed and stubborn
4
an old friend of Petruchio who wants to marry Bianca
5
Wealthy man from Verona who comes to Padua to find a wife and marry rich
6
Lucentio's second servant who helps to carry out "the plan"
8
father of Katherine and Bianca
9
Nobleman from Pisa who comes to Padua to study at the renowned university but falls in love with Bianca at first sight
11
Lucentio's servant
12
Older gentleman who is interested in marrying Bianca; rival of Hortensio
13
younger daughter of Baptista who is unassuming and beautiful
14
the fool of the play and Petruchio's servant
16
A boy servant to the Lord who is made to dress up like a lady and play the part of Sly's wife in the introduction
19
wealthy nobleman who plays a joke on Sly in the introduction
20
Poor, drunkard found passed out in front of the tavern in the introduction
