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In Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, is it true or false that Bianca is considered less desirable by Prof. Rearick because her method of getting her way in a patriarchal culture is to be dishonest?

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Professor Rearick's view on Bianca being less desirable due to her perceived dishonesty in navigating a patriarchal society is subjective and open to debate.

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In Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, the character Bianca is often considered more desirable in terms of conventional suitors, but the context provided suggests a different perspective from Prof. Rearick. The claim that Bianca's method of navigating her way in a patriarchal society is through dishonesty is a subjective interpretation of her character. The fact that Prof. Rearick finds her less desirable for such reasons is not universally accepted and is open to debate. However, texts from various sources suggest that the use of deceit or manipulation by individuals to achieve power or influence over their circumstances has historical precedent and is a noted stratagem, particularly within patriarchal societies.

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