Character Relationships and Themes in Pygmalion

The video tutorial covers the plot of 'Pygmalion', focusing on Eliza Doolittle's transformation under the tutelage of Henry Higgins. Initially, Higgins bets he can teach Eliza to speak like a duchess. As Eliza undergoes training, she faces challenges but eventually succeeds in passing as a lady. However, conflict arises when Eliza realizes she is treated as an experiment. The story concludes with Eliza asserting her independence, leaving Higgins uncertain about her future.

What event brings the characters together at the beginning of the play?

• A market sale

• A public speech

• A street performance

• A sudden downpour

What is Henry Higgins' profession?

• A playwright

• A taxi driver

• A phonetics expert

• A flower seller

What does Higgins boast about regarding Eliza?

• Her potential to speak like a duchess

• Her beauty

• Her ability to sell flowers

• Her intelligence

What does Eliza Doolittle offer to pay Higgins for?

• A job opportunity

• A place to stay

• Speech lessons

• A new dress

What is the nature of the bet between Higgins and Pickering?

• To make Eliza a successful businesswoman

• To pass Eliza off as a lady in six months

• To teach Eliza to read and write

• To find Eliza a wealthy husband

What is the outcome of Eliza's visit to Mrs. Higgins?

• She decides to leave

• She fails the test

• Her origins are revealed

• She impresses everyone

What does Mrs. Higgins criticize her son and Pickering for?

• Not paying Eliza

• Treating Eliza like a doll

• Not teaching Eliza properly

• Ignoring Eliza's feelings

How does Eliza perform during the final test of her skills?

• She refuses to participate

• She struggles but succeeds

• She performs flawlessly

• She fails miserably

How does Eliza react to Higgins' insensitivity?

• She laughs it off

• She confronts him

• She thanks him

• She ignores him

What does Eliza accuse Higgins of lacking?

• Patience

• Gratitude

• Intelligence

• Kindness