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Ten Things I Hate About You script analysis

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Rebellious Kat Stratford arrives at Padua High and immediately clashes with her peers. New student Cameron falls for Kat’s sister Bianca but can only date her if someone dates Kat. A scheme to pay bad boy Patrick Verona to woo Kat ensues, leading to unexpected genuine affection and a series of confrontations before reconciliation.

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

10%

Establishes Kat’s fierce, outsider stance as she arrives at school and challenges a skateboarder.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

11%

Bianca’s questions about appearance hint at the theme of identity versus societal expectations.

Did you change your hair?
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-7 / Pages 1-3 / 10% target

10%

We meet Kat, Bianca, Cameron and learn the Stratford dating rule and high‐school cliques.

4

Catalyst

Scene 7 / Page 3 / 12% target

10%

Cameron realizes he can only date Bianca if someone dates Kat.

5

Debate

Scenes 16-17 / Pages 5-6 / 20% target

11%

Cameron and Michael debate how to convince Patrick to date Kat and whether the plan is feasible.

6

Break into Two

Scene 24 / Page 7 / 25% target

12%

Joey formally hires Patrick to date Kat, launching the ‘Upstairs World’ plan.

I want you to go out with her.
7

B Story

Scene 15 / Page 5 / 30% target

10%

Cameron’s attempts to court Bianca while Kat remains obstacle frames the subplot of true love.

8

Fun and Games

Scene 70 / Page 14 / 40% target

11%

Kat and Patrick bond through playful competitions at the outdoor arcade.

You never disappointed me.
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Midpoint

Scene 67 / Page 13 / 50% target

11%

Patrick serenades Kat outside English class in a public declaration of genuine feelings.

This morning, I woke up with this feeling, I didn't know how to deal with, and so I...
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 82 / Page 17 / 65% target

12%

Kat discovers the bet and feels utterly betrayed by Patrick’s motives.

You were paid to take me out! By -- the one person I truly hate. I knew it...
11

All Is Lost

Scene 82 / Page 17 / 75% target

10%

Her world collapses when she realizes the scheme was orchestrated by Joey.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 83 / Page 18 / 80% target

10%

Kat and her father rehash her distrust and isolation after the betrayal.

13

Break into Three

Scene 86 / Page 19 / 85% target

12%

Kat and Bianca confront each other in Miss Perky’s office, leading to honesty and reconciliation.

Yes! Okay? Yes -- I'm the real bitch. I wanted her to get a boyfriend so I could....
14

Finale

Scene 87 / Page 19 / 95% target

12%

Kat publicly reads her poem, owning her feelings and reuniting with Patrick.

I hate the way you talk to me/ and the way you cut your hair/ I hate the...
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Final Image

Scene 89 / Page 20 / 99% target

10%

The group gathers for a relaxed barbecue, showing restored relationships and growth.

Because I like to torture you.