This '90s rom-com gave Shakespeare's play a modern makeover.
The Big Picture The 1999 teen drama 10 Things I Hate About You, directed by Gil Junger, is loosely based on William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. In this romantic comedy, Patrick is paid to date Kat so that other boys from their school can date her younger sister, Bianca . Just like in Shakespeare's classic, their father has declared that sweet, naïve Bianca cannot entertain suitors until her abrasive, stand-offish older sister Kat does.
This theme of autonomy is touched on again when Patrick tells Kat "Do what you want." and Kat retorts "You're the only one who thinks I should." Despite Patrick's persistence in asking her out three times before she accepts, the choice is still hers to make. He eventually wins her over by feigning an interest in her favorite band. It may not be honest, but he does not simply force her to go out with him regardless of what she has to say about it.
The moment when things change for Kat and Patrick is completely different. Kat hits her head at a party and Patrick shows genuine concern for her. He stays with her to make sure she doesn't fall asleep. This moment of vulnerability causes both of their hard exteriors to falter, and they begin to bond. Having the lead show kindness instead of cruelty is a definite improvement that reflects society's improving attitude towards women.
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