Pygmalion Character and Theme Analysis

The video explores George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion', focusing on the transformation of Eliza Doolittle from a flower girl to a lady under the tutelage of Henry Higgins. The narrative highlights themes of class, identity, and transformation, drawing parallels to the Greek myth of Pygmalion and Galatea. Key characters include Higgins, Eliza, Colonel Pickering, and Mrs. Higgins. The play critiques societal norms and the superficiality of class distinctions, ultimately showcasing Eliza's journey to self-awareness and independence.

What event causes the characters to gather in Covent Garden at the start of Pygmalion?

• A public speech

• A market sale

• A street performance

• A sudden downpour

What does Henry Higgins claim he can teach Eliza in three months?

• To read and write

• To speak like a duchess

• To dance gracefully

• To cook gourmet meals

What does Eliza offer to pay Higgins for?

• To teach her to sew

• To teach her to speak genteel

• To teach her to sing

• To teach her to paint

What is the outcome of Eliza's test at Mrs. Higgins' house?

• A resounding success

• A marginal success

• An embarrassing disaster

• A complete failure

Why is Eliza enraged with Higgins in the climax of the play?

• He refuses to pay her

• He insults her family

• He is insensitive to her feelings

• He breaks his promise

What decision does Eliza make in the resolution of the play?

• To return to her old life

• To start a new experiment

• To leave Higgins and be independent

• To marry Higgins

Which character is described as an authority on phonetics?

• Colonel Pickering

• Henry Higgins

• Freddie

• Doolittle

What does the flower shop symbolize in Pygmalion?

• Eliza's education

• Eliza's family

• Eliza's dream

• Eliza's past

What theme is highlighted by Eliza's transformation in Pygmalion?

• The value of education

• Language as a class barrier

• The importance of family

• The power of wealth

What is the central motif of Pygmalion?

• The story of Romeo and Juliet

• The legend of King Arthur

• The tale of Pygmalion and Galatea

• The myth of Narcissus