what does Gremio call Petruchio? Why is it ironic?

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Act 3 Scene 2

Asked by kourtney s #231551 on 2/20/2012 6:36 PM

Last updated by mirek s #311347 on 3/27/2013 1:13 PM

Answered by Aslan on 2/20/2012 6:40 PM

He calls Petruchio "a devil, a very fiend". THe irony is that Gremio isn't much better.

Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/20/2012 6:40 PM

Gremio calls Petruchio a devil

Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/20/2012 6:43 PM

they're two of a kind!

Answered by mirek s #311347 on 3/27/2013 1:13 PM

Gremio has said that only a devil would marry Kate. He just said Petruchio, who is marrying Kate, a devil.