William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew (TOTS) explores misogynistic and patriarchal themes, along with Gil Jungers' adaptation, "10 Things I Hate About You" "(10 things). Shakespeare's work reinforces the subjugation of women and the power of men, reflecting on the motivations and social attitudes of the Elizabethan era. The adaptation by Gil Junger 1999's “10 Things I Hate About You” was created to appeal to a contemporary audience and reflect third wave feminism. The characters present new motivations, but their actions lead to the same immoral results as “The Taming of the Shrew.” our modern audience to wonder why we continue to tell stories that do not overshadow the gender inequality presented in Shakespeare's time wise originalThe romantic relationships in TOTS and 10 Things both force the submission of women despite Petruchio and Patrick's different motivations. Through starvation and verbal abuse Petruchio makes Katherina more compliant: "Why did I come here if not with this intent? / Do you think a little noise will discourage my ears?" In his speech in which Petruchio affirms his abilities to tame shrews, he implies that if men cannot control women they are effeminate. This inequality between "lovers" was considered socially acceptable during the time when the belief that wives should conform to the authority of their husbands was imposed in the Elizabethan era. 10 Things was adapted to represent modern relationships and the greater equality of the 1990s. The film does not encourage physical abuse as a way to win over women, but instead Patrick tries to woo Kat through gifts, such as a guitar, and extravagant performances. The overhead shots of Patrick performing in front of Kat show that he has the power to influence Kat's view on their relationship, which similarly happens when Petruchio gaslights Katherina. Patrick's contemporary motivation is seen as romantic, but rather suggests that women's forgiveness and affection can be purchased from men. The romantic relationships in 10 Things have been adapted to playfully take on those from TOTS. However, they continue to make the case that men have the ability to redefine the image of women, which leaves our contemporary audiences wondering whether women have truly been treated with greater equality following the waves of feminism. Both Katherina and Kat are independent and challenge the socially constructed role of women. an "ideal woman" imposed in their time period, yet both end up falling under the power of men. Gil Junger's appropriation of Katherina, Kat, defines herself as an indestructible feminist, inspired by the third wave of feminism that occurred in the 1990s. Her costumes are traditionally associated with men as she wears cargo pants and blue shirts to demonstrate that she is redefining the ideas of “traditional woman” which was a common goal among feminists in the 1990s. As Kat drives her car, non-diegetic punk rock music is played to suggest that she is rude and careless of others. However, Kat contradicts her beliefs on multiple occasions. For example, in her poem to Patrick she says, “I hate that you are always right,” which confirms male privilege. Patrick's subjugation of Kat's fiery, feminist views is seen as a romantic and positive change in Kat's personality. Katherina acts like a "demon from hell" and has no desire to get married in an attempt to.