Pygmalion Context Flashcards
How is the title Pygmalion symbolic?
The title Pygmalion refers to the Greek myth were a sculpture falls in love with a statue he created which symbolises the transformation of Eliza by Hiigins
What does the title Pygmalion show about Shaws’ views?
It shows his views on being able to progress in society
When was the play set?
Early 20th century- Edwardian period
What was Edwardian England like?
Women had fewer rights than men,
there was huge contrast between the wealthy and the poor,
their mindset was that somebody had to be poor and it was just a part of life,
The belief was that poverty was caused by laziness, drunkenness and lack of morals
What were accents like in Edwardian England?
.lower classes would would often speak with a strong cockney accent
.upper classes people would speak with Received Pronunciation
What genre is Pygmalion?
Romance/comedy
Who is Eliza?
The flower girl that turns into a Dutches
Who is Henry Higgins?
The upper class man that helped Eliza learn to speak properly
What were the rules around women in Edwardian England?
.Women couldn’t drive alone
.couldn’t go out to eat alone
.weren’t introduced to society until in their late teens
. Women didn’t have the right to vote
