The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Performance: Petruchio, Kate and Vincentio, Lines 27-57b

The transcript is a dialogue involving admiration for Cate's beauty, a discussion on youth, a humorous case of mistaken identity where an old man is mistaken for a maiden, and the introduction of Vincentio, who is traveling to visit his son Lucentio in Padua.

What does the speaker hope for in relation to sweet Cate?

How does the speaker describe the beauty of the woman mentioned?

What is the speaker's reaction upon realizing the identity of the old man?

What does the speaker ask the old man about his journey?

What is the name of the speaker and where is he from?