“therefore ‘tis called a sensible tale”PunAct 4,Scene 1Lines 46-51An explanation of the pun on “sensible” in Act 4, Scene 1 of myShakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Grumio Lend thine ear. Curtis Here. Grumio [Striking him] There. Curtis This is to feel a tale, not to hear a tale! Grumio And therefore 'tis called a sensible tale, and this cuff was but to knock at your ear and beseech listening. Curtis’ ear sensed (felt) the blow. The tale makes sense.
