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QUESTIONSFirst, the myth of Pygmalion…. Pygmalion was a gifted sculptor from Cyprus who had no interest in the local women as he found them immoral and frivolous. Instead Pygmalion concentrated on his art until one day he ran across a large, flawless piece of ivory and decided to carve a beautiful woman from it. When he had finished the statue, Pygmalion found it so lovely and the image of his ideal woman that he clothed the figure and adorned her in jewels even though she was an counterfeit creation. He gave the statue a name: Galatea, sleeping love. He found himself obsessed with his ideal woman so he went to the temple of the goddess Aphrodite to ask forgiveness for all the years he had shunned her and beg for a wife who would be as perfect as his statue. Aphrodite was curious so she visited the studio of the sculptor while he was away and was charmed by his creation. Galatea was the image of Aphrodite, herself. Being flattered, Aphrodite brought the statue to life. When Pygmalion returned to his home, he found Galatea alive, and he humbled himself at her feet. Pygmalion and Galatea were wed, and Pygmalion never forget to thank Aphrodite for the gift she had given him. He and Galatea brought gifts to her temple throughout their life, and Aphrodite blessed them with happiness and love in return. GENERAL INTRODUCTION OF THE PLAY AND CHARACTERS 1. What event are the people leaving at the story begins? The theatre2. What purpose does the rain shower serve?They want everybody to look for shelter at St Paul's Cathedral. 3. Why does the flower girl protest, “I am a good girl, I am !” She was afraid people thought she was a prostitute selling her body.4. The note taker is assumed to be of what profession? What actually is his profession?Policeman, Detective. Phonetics Professor 5. What does the note taker say about a "woman who utters such depressing and disgusting sounds"?She ought to be hung. 6. The note taker brags about what he could do for the flower girl within six months. What does he claim? He can make her pass as a duchess at the Embassy ball.7. What do Higgins and Pickering have in common?They both study dialects. 8. In a well-written musical play, the lyrics in the songs take the place of dialogue and serve to move along the plot, develop the themes and/or better develop the characters. Why does Higgins sing, “ Why can’t the English teach their children how to speak ?” It seems as if everybody in England pronounces English differently.9. Eliza sings a song when she is back near Covent Gardens that night. She sings, “All I want is a room somewhere/ Far away from the cold night air with one enormous chair, now wouldn’t it be loverly ? What does this indicate about her?She is poor. She lives in a cold room. She has no proper furniture. She dreams of living in a decent place. 10.. When Higgins recognizes the flower girl at his house the next day, what is his reaction? He stated that he already copied enough of the Lisson Grove dialect, Eliza's speech. He did not want to waste another cylinder on her and she had to leave. 11. What does Eliza Doolittle want? She wants Higgins to give her English lessons in proper speech.THE BET AND THE FULFILLMENT 12. Even after he agrees to teach her, what is Higgins' attitude towards Eliza? Mean 13. Describe Mrs. Pearce's role.She is the housekeeper. She looks after the food, and every person in the house. She is also in charge of all the other servants. She reads the mail before she gives it to Higgins. 14. Eliza determines to leave rather than to be further insulted. How does Higgins persuade her to stay? With chocolates and taxis. 15. What is the point of the bath scene? They want to show us that Eliza has never taken a bath before and that she is really disadvantaged. 16. Mrs. Pearce makes some suggestions to Higgins. What are they?He should behave properly or Eliza would pick up his bad habits.17. Why is Alfred Doolittle looking for his daughter? Does he see her often? How do you know? He does not see her often because he did not recognise her. He is apparently concerned and wants her back. 18. Alfred Doolittle sings a song that reveals his character. He sings, “with a little bit of luck, you’ll run amok.” What does this line and the entire song Indicate?He has not integrity and does not live by any rules. He takes whatever he can from other people.19. Why does Alfred Doolittle come to see Professor Higgins? He wants money for Eliza. 20. Doolittle says, "I'm undeserving, and I mean to go on being undeserving." Why does he not want to better himself? He does not want to have any responsibilities. 21. Why does Doolittle want only five pounds instead of the ten he is offered? He is afraid that he won’t be able to spend 10 pounds. A few months later……………..22. How does the “rain on the plain” scene mark a turning point in the play? This is where Eliza finally gets the pronunciation right and they think she might have a chance of fooling everybody with her status.23. When Henry playfully dances with Eliza in the study, how does the balance of the play change? He is not just her teacher but someone that she can socialize with as well. 24. Why does Eliza later tell Mrs. Pearce that she could have “danced all night” ?It was her happiest night and Higgins treated her as his equal.25. Eliza’s manner of speaking is changing, but what about her self-identity and values is also changing? She realises she can be more than just a flower girl. She deserves more in life. She deserves to be treated with respect. 26. Where does Henry Higgins decide to take Eliza to test her skills? The Ascot races. 27. What do you notice about the clothes of all the race watchers? What might this communicate about their individuality? They all wear black and white. It shows they are afraid to be different.28. Does Eliza “look the part” that day? How? She has a beautiful dress and some red, which nobody else has. 29. Influenza, aunts, people being “done in” and yelling about Dover ---how does Eliza’s behavior and conversation cause an uproar? How is the use of slang a violation of social conventions?She falls back to her old language. You never use slang at social events. 30. Henry’s mother, though kind, needs to explain something to Henry about Eliza at this stage. What does she say?Eliza is not a doll. They have changed her life and cannot send her back to the gutter. Do they have her life planned out for her?31. Who is Freddy Eynsford Hill? Do you recognize him? He is the one who had to get a taxi in the very beginning of the play. Several more months pass……. 32. Higgins, Pickering, and Eliza dress in evening clothes for a big event. What is the event? The Ambassador’s ball.33. How is this evening another test? For whom?The test is to see if Eliza will fool everybody else there. 34. Who is Nepommuck? Does Henry Higgins like him?35. Is Eliza successful at the ambassador’s reception? What rumors circulate about her?36. What is society’s definition of a “lady”—from the perspective of the people at the reception. 37. After arriving home from an exciting evening of dancing, Eliza does NOT say she could have “danced all night.” How has the evening been a difficult one for her? ELIZA’S INDEPENDENCE 38. Why does Eliza throw Higgins' slippers at him?39. What is Higgins' advice to Eliza when he realizes she is upset (although he cannot understand why she is upset)? The major conflict in the play is now out in the open. Explain. 40. Why does Eliza wish Higgins had left her where he had found her? 41. Who is waiting for Eliza when she leaves the Wimpole Street residence in the middle of the night? Why is this person outside? 42. Why does Eliza tell Freddy, "Don't you call me Miss Doolittle . . . Eliza is good enough for me."43. Later, she vehemently sings to Freddy, “ If you’re in love—show me !” Is she really singing to Freddy or someone else? Why is she upset?44. Eliza has a taxi take her somewhere. Where does she return? Does she belong there anymore? 45. Eliza meets her dad at Covent Gardens . How has Alfred changed?46. How has Alfred been ruined by Henry?47. Alfred is on his way somewhere and sings a song about it, “Pull out the _________________________/ Let’s have a ___________________________/ But get me to the ___________________________ on time !” What does the song tell us about Alfred now? 48. What does Henry Higgins tell Pickering to do since Eliza is missing? 49. Higgins says, "She behaved in the most outrageous way. I never gave her the slightest provocation." Is he lying or not? 50. Who is able to give the police the description of Eliza’s hair and eyes? Why? 51. What is ironic about Henry Higgins singing, “ women are irrational, calculating, infuriating…” ? 52. Eliza seeks refuge at Mrs. Higgins’ house. Why is that the only place she has left to go? 53. To whom does Eliza believe helped her to become a lady? 54. When Eliza tells Henry that he only wants her back to fetch his slippers, how does Henry respond?55. After Eliza tells Henry that he can listen to her voice on the gramophone if he misses her, he replies to himself, “But I can’t _______________ your ________________ on.” What does this reveal about Henry Higgens?56. Eliza asks why she should return. Henry tells her what? 57 Who does Eliza declare she will marry? 58. Eliza threatens to make money by working for whom?59. Eliza then sings to Henry, “You are not the beginning or the ______________________ . There’ll be ___________________ without you.” What opinion is she convincing herself of?60. On his way home, Henry is clearly conflicted. He switches between two songs. One laments, “I’ve gone accustomed to your __________________________,” and the other exclaims, “I’ll never ____________________ her back.” What is confusing Henry Higgins? 61 After entering his house, where does Henry go? What does he do there? 62 Who quietly appears in the hallway?63 How do you characterize the relationship between Henry Higgins and Eliza at this point in time? ................
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