1. Pygmalion By George Bernard Shaw

2. I. Introduction A. The Theatre of Ideas— characters are often masks characters are often masks for political and social views B. Shaw brings: naturalism discussion

3. I Introduction (continued) C. Shaw’s Philosophies—see handout 1. his life work and philosophy 2. the play’s title (see another handout) 3. Shavian Style

4. II. Structure of the Play A. Five Act Structure 1. Act 1 2. Act 2 3. Act 3 4. Act 4 5. Act 5

5. II. Structure (continued) B. The Two Stories 1. Eliza 2. Mr. Doolittle

6. III. Major Themes A. Psychological 1. Identity—Who are we? Are we how we were brought up? Are we what we learn? Are we how we were brought up? Are we what we learn? Is there and independent identity? Is there and independent identity? 2. Language: Is how we speak who we are?

7. III. Themes (continued) A. Psychological (continued) 3. Love vs Sentiment

8. III. Themes (continued) B. Social Level 1. Class—rich and poor poor --gentility --gentilityand manners manners

9. III. Social Themes (continued) 2. marriage 3. feminist theories

10. III. Themes (continued) C. Universal Level 1. Morality 2. Myth and Fairy Tales Tales

11. IV. Settings A. Opening at St Paul’s Church B. Eliza’s apartment C. Higgins’ house

12. IV. Characters A. Henry Higgins B. Eliza Doolittle

13. IV. Characters C. Col. Pickering D. Mrs. Higgins E. Alfred P. Doolittle

14. IV. Characters F. Freddy Eynsford Hill G. Mrs. Eynsford Hill H. Mrs. Pearce

15. V. Literary Techniques A. The title B. Language C. The chocolates D. The flowers E. Eliza’s apartment’s heater