 To counter Katherina's shrewish nature, Petruchio pretends that any harsh things she says or does are actually kind and gentle.Katherina agrees to marry Petruchio after seeing that he is the only man willing to counter her quick remarks; however, at the ceremony, Petruchio makes an embarrassing scene when he strikes the priest and drinks the communion wine.After the wedding, Petruchio takes Katherina to his home against her will.