Petruchio, a fortune-hunting man from Verona, arrives in Padua hoping to find a wealthy wife. He is introduced to Katherina, who has a reputation as a shrew. Despite warnings about her harsh temper, Petruchio is intrigued and decides to pursue her. He marries Katherina and begins his attempt to "tame" her using unconventional methods. Through psychological games and conditioning, Petruchio wears Katherina down until she learns to obey him without question.