Pygmalion Flashcards
What are 5 quotes portraying Doolittle as a selfish character
“if my daughter is to benefit by it, why shouldn’t I?”
“What’s a five-pound note to you? And what’s Eliza to me?” “I’m willing to sell you the girl for five pounds.” “If I’m a poor man, I can do as I like.” “marry Eliza while she’s young and don’t know no better.”
What are 3 quotes portraying Higgins as a careless man
“I’m an ordinary man who desires nothing more than to have his breakfast in bed without being scolded for it.”
“I care not a rap what becomes of you.” “If you can’t appreciate what you’ve got, you’d better get what you can appreciate.”
What are 2 quotes portraying Higgins as a caring person
“I shall miss you, Eliza.”
“You have wounded me to the heart.”
What is physical comedy
manipulation of the body for a humorous effect.
What is verbal comedy
arises from use of language.
What is characterisation comedy
humor derived from behaviors of characters.
What is the impact of physical comedy
Used to manipulate the body for humorous effect
Adds layers of humour and entertainment to writing
Adds humour to characters by using stereotypes or sarcasm
How can costume be used to bring a scene to life
Conveys character traits eg when Eliza went from being a flower girl to a lady in elegant dresses, this can show her development
How can music be used to bring a scene to life
It sets an atmosphere on the event eg- scary scene can use dark, creepy music
How can lighting be used to bring a scene to life
Immerses the reader in the intended mood of the scene
