Kat is actually a headstrong girl who speaks plainly and has little use for adolescent banalities. That gets her kicked out of class a lot and makes her anathema with schoolmates, especially boys, who don't rank highly in Kat's estimation and wouldn't approach her on a bet. Walter thinks he's slamming the door on that notion when he agrees to let Bianca date if Kat dates. Verona's job is to soften up Kat to the point where she will go out with him. Verona is rumored to have set a state trooper on fire.
Sweet love renew thy force,'' someone says.
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