Pygmalion Act I Flashcard

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Who is the author of Pygmalion?

Back

George Bernard Shaw.

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Why does the author use labels instead of names for the characters?

Back

He wants the readers to focus on the personality and the social class of the characters.

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Who is identified as the gentleman in Pygmalion?

Back

Colonel Pickering.

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Who is the flower girl in Pygmalion?

Back

Eliza Doolittle.

Front

Why does the flower girl become alarmed when she sees the note taker?

Back

She thinks the note taker is an informer.

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What is the significance of social class in Pygmalion?

Back

It highlights the differences in behavior, language, and expectations between different social strata.

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What role does language play in Pygmalion?

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Language serves as a tool for social mobility and identity transformation.

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What is the main theme of Pygmalion?

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The transformation of identity and the impact of social class.

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How does Eliza Doolittle's character evolve throughout the play?

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She transforms from a flower girl with a strong Cockney accent to a refined lady.

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What does the flower girl symbolize in Pygmalion?

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She symbolizes the struggle for social mobility and the impact of education.