Hogarth's "Gin Lane and Beer Street." How to Write About Art

The video explores the themes of poverty and addiction in George Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion' and William Hogarth's engravings 'Gin Lane' and 'Beer Street'. It highlights the compositional differences and symbolic elements in Hogarth's work, illustrating the correlation between gin addiction and poverty. The video also discusses the societal perceptions of poverty and addiction, as reflected in Shaw's play.

Discuss the significance of the pawnbroker's orbs in both Gin Lane and Beer Street.

What does Eliza's statement about gin being 'mother's milk' reveal about the societal views on addiction and poverty?