Pygmalion Acts 1 and 2

Front

What is Higgins' profession?

Back

Professor

Front

Which word does not describe Henry Higgins?

Back

Poor

Front

How does the setting affect the plot of Section 1?

Back

The rain has made all the characters take shelter in the same place. The rain causes the Flower Girl to slip when she is hit by Freddy.

Front

Who is Mrs. Pearce?

Back

Henry's Housekeeper

Front

What does Mr. Doolittle want from Higgins?

Back

Money

Front

What is the significance of phonetics in 'Pygmalion'?

Back

Phonetics is central to Higgins' character and the transformation of Eliza Doolittle.

Front

Describe the character of Eliza Doolittle in Act 1.

Back

Eliza is a poor flower girl with a strong will and desire to improve her social status.

Front

What role does Colonel Pickering play in the story?

Back

He is Higgins' friend and a gentleman who supports Higgins' experiment with Eliza.

Front

How does the theme of social class manifest in 'Pygmalion'?

Back

The play explores the distinctions between social classes and the impact of language on identity.

Front

What is the setting of 'Pygmalion' in Act 1?

Back

The setting includes Covent Garden, a bustling area in London, highlighting class differences.