Another part of the theme is that when a person changes outfit's and roles, their personalities and attitudes stary the same. The first and most prominent role change is the one between Lucentio and Tranio. Lucentio, in order to marry Bianca, exchanges outfits with his servant Tranio in order to become a tutor for Bianca. Although Tranio appears to be a nobleman, he is really just a simple servant. His identity did not change despite the fact that his outfit did. In the same fashion, Lucentio becomes Cambio, the tutor. His true self is as a nobleman, but due to his love of Bianca, he tries to change himself. Just like Tranio, despite the change of outfit, Lucentio's real personality is not altered. Hencefoth came Hortensio, the least successful prenteder. He too becomes a tutor for Bianca, but is rejected by her. Before the changing of clothes, Hortensio is in competition with Lucentio for Bianca, and still is despite the change in clothing. What Shakespeare is trying to convey is that although you can change your clothes, you can't change the person who wears them.The most effective way Shakespeare demonstrates this theme is through Bianca and Kate. On the outside, Kate appears harsh, cruel and frightening to all of the characters. Even her father is scared of her monsterous temper, begging anyone to marry her. Yet as her relationship with Petruchio grows, her true identitiy emerges. She becomes much less of a shrew, her mistaken identity, and begins to become a benevolent person, her true identity. This overcomes her other self and shines through. Despite all of her outward appearances, she is truly a good person in her heart. Yet Bianca's scenario is different . She is perceived as a sweet and gentle person, a false precept, devoting herself to her studies and never wanting anything else out of life. Yet once she achieves her goal, to be married, her true self appears. She becomes quarralsome and apathetic, not coming at the call o...
