t working hard to drive every man she meets away from her. This contrasts with the driving love felt by Lucentio, who suffers greatly because "the course of true love never did run smooth":
I never thought it possible or likely. But see! while idly I stood looking on, I found the effect of love in idleness; And now in plainness do confess to thee, That art to me as secret and as dear As Anna to the Queen of Carthage was - Tranio, I burn, I pine, I perish, Tranio, If I achieve not this young modest girl. (I.i.151-158)
The problems mount for the younger lovers with the need to find a substitute father to agree to the marriage on Lucentio's behalf. The primary problem is being taken care of by Petruchio as he woos Kate in
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