What is a Shrew? In literal terms, a shrew is a small mouse like creature, that is known to bite and release venom. I’m going to be talking about the lesser known definition of a shrew, used during the Elizabethan era, and popularized by the Shakespeare play: The Taming of the Shrew.  The name “shrew” was given to a woman who portrayed “non-ladylike” characteristics. As during this era, a woman…