Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw Born July 26, 1856 (Dublin Ireland) lived to age 94 Playwright, critic, activist first person to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925 and an Oscar in 1938 for the play/movie Pygmalion.

Play was developed from… Greek mythology A Sculpture and King of Cypress A statue of a woman that was turned into a real woman by Aphrodite

Pygmalion Journal: “Speaking Across the Divide” by John Lahr Explain why people are defined by how they speak and dress. Use an example from the film adaptation, Pygmalion. (Journal will be turned in for a grade)

The Importance of Being Ernest Born: October 16, 1854 Westland Row, Dublin Ireland Died: November 30, 1900 http://www.mysticgames.com/famouspeople/OscarWilde.htm

The Importance of Being Ernest “Friendship is far more tragic than love. It last longer” “The only thing that the artist cannot see is the obvious. The only thing that the public can see is the obvious” Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Ernest Victorian commentary/Social Criticism Comedy, Satire Humor & wit Irony (Dramatic, Situational) Figurative Language Pretentions Epigrams

The Importance of Being Ernest Journal: Write a one page response utilizing one of the ethical values listed below. Use evidence from the play to support your response. Endurance Equality Freedom Respect