Baptiste seeks suitors to marry his daughters and considers marriage a monetary transaction: “After my death, half of my lands and in possession of twenty thousand crowns. " (2.1 122-123). In this quote, Shakespeare uses Baptista's characterization to demonstrate how women were seen as mere objects that could be sold. Baptista told Petruchio this when he asked him how much Kate was worth. Furthermore, Baptista was trying to appeal to the suitors: "Proceed to practice with my youngest daughter; she is fit to learn and grateful for the good gestures, will you come with us, or shall I send you my." Kate girl? (2.1 165-168). Shakespeare uses Baptista to demonstrate how poorly women were viewed. Baptista practically sells her daughters and tries to make them more attractive to suitors, going so far as to offer to bring Kate to Petruchio. Throughout most of the play, Baptista seeks to marry off her daughters. “My goodness, gentlemen, I now play the role of a trader and venture madly into a desperate market.” (2.1 345-346). Shakespeare uses Baptista to once again demonstrate how little value women have and how they are seen as objects. Baptista acts like a “merchant” when he sells his