Unit 4 Making the bet (Act Five)
Scanning& Skimming 1.Why does Eliza collect Henry’s slippers for him although she is not a servant? She collects his slippers because she wants to Show him she cares about him. 2.Why does she throw the shoes at him? She throws them at him because she realizes he doesn’t care for her. 3.Why does Henry think he won the bet? He thinks his teaching is successful.
4.Why does Eliza get upset when Henry does not congratulate her? She gets upset because she thinks her efforts have been overlooked. 5.Why does Henry get upset when he hears Eliza will marry Freddy? He gets upset because he really does love to Eliza.
Detail reading Fill in the chart. Evidence of Eliza’s feelings for Henry 1.She works hard to win his bet for him. 2.She is disappointed that he does not acknowledge her hard work. 3. She realizes he will only ever think of her as a flower girl.
Evidence of Henry’s feelings for Eliza 1. He is surprised she is upset that he does not congratulate her success at the party. 2.He is upset that she is thinking of leaving him and marrying Freddy. 3.He is overjoyed with his triumph in the bet, but ignores Eliza’s feelings and shows little concern about her future.
Discussion What do you think of the end of the play? Do you think Eliza would marry Freddy or Henry Higgins? Discuss with you classmates and give your opinions and reasons.