Bianca

• Bianca tells Hortensio and Lucentio that it is up to her who she chooses to be her suitor

  "Why, gentlemen, you do me double wrong, to strive for that which resteth in my choice.'' Act 3 Scene 1
• Bianca wants Katherina to be happy even if it sacrifices her own, she suggests she'll focus on her education and agrees to wait until her sister marries

  ' Content you in my discontent... my books and instruments shall be my company. ' Act 1 Scene 1
• Bianca tells Katherina she can have Hortensio if she likes him

  ' If you affect him... you shall have him. ' Act 1 Scene 2
• Bianca tells Katherina she'll listen to her, as she is her older sister 


  ' What you command me will I do, so well I know my duty to my elders. ' Act 1 Scene 2
• Bianca suggests she is in charge of herself, doesn't seem to truly care about her studies


  '' I'll not be tied to hours nor 'pointed times, but learn my lessons as I please myself. '' Act 3 Scene 1
• Bianca calls Lucentio a fool for betting on her obedience


  ' The more fool you for laying on my duty. ' Act 5 Scene 2