Oh, I don't know. I've taught this play for years -- and I really do feel that both Katarina and Petruchio are quite likeable, especially by the end of the play when they've basically 'tamed' each other. Considering previous shrew taming stories and plays, this one is quite tame and actually demonstrates how Kate does want a husband, but she wants one that is more of her equal -- not any of the men who have been avoiding her.

Have you seen the BBC Shakespeare re-done version with Shirley Henderson and Rufus Sewell?