Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion is a play based on the Greek myth of Pygmalion and Galatea. In this myth, Pygmalion is a sculptor who falls in love with Galatea, one of his sculptures. After praying to Venus to bring his “ivory girl” to life, she grants his wish. Venus brings Galatea to life, and she and […]
Pygmalion, by George Bernard Shaw is a novel that can be interpreted to have many different themes. One of these themes is the theme of social classes and manners. The book was written in 1912 and takes place in London at the end of the Victorian Period. Shaw demonstrates what the social hierarchy was like […]
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Get startedThe play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw depicts people’s ability to advance through the society regardless of the social distinctions that exist. Shaw reflects a society that is divided by wealth, education and language. He also shows how the social class gap can be broke through the transforming a flower girl, Eliza Dolittle, who assumes […]