Pygmalion - What Is Your Reaction To Shaw's Decision That Higgins And Eliza Should Not Get Married?
What is your reaction to Shaw's decision that Higgins and Eliza should not get married?
In the pay Pygmalion, Shaw's decision not to marry Eliza and Higgins was made to make the ending of the story more realistic. If Eliza and Higgins were to be married, their relationship would not have been a happy or mutual relationship. If Eliza married Higgins, her new education would have been wasted, thus defeating the purpose of having Higgins educate Eliza. The two marrying would also have left the audience unsure whether Eliza had developed independence. Shaw chooses to close the play just before any wedding were to occur, to make the audience think about what should happen.
Throughout Pygmalion, Higgins is cruel and exhibits derogatory behaviour towards Eliza. His first impression of her is of a "squashed cabbage". At the end of the play, he does not have this impression of her, yet he still does not show any affection towards Eliza and is cruel to her in this way. Due to his......
View the rest of this paper...
Approximate Word Count: 659
Approximate Pages: 3 (250 words per double-spaced page)
Why should you join Frat Files?
- - It's safe, secure, and private.
- - Instant access to over 100,000 papers. New papers are added hourly.
- - Fast and reliable customer support.
Similar Essays
-
Pygmalion - What Is Your Reaction To Shaw'S Decision That Higgins ...
Pygmalion - What is your reaction to Shaw's decision that Higgins and Eliza
should not get married? What is your reaction to Shaw's ...
Frat Files
Members
Information
