Pygmalion: A Romance

As much as I love a good realistic thriller, I also find great joy in sinking my teeth into a nice romance story. One thing that sets this particular romance apart from others is the fact that it is a commentary on the British hierarchy and the independence of women during this time. These two aspects indeed caught my attention: reading Pygmalion was a great pleasure. I was able to relate many of the topics mentioned in the play to everyday life, which is normally the ultimate goal of any playwright. Henry Higgens, the phonetic professor, stressed that phonetics can affect almost any situation and can class any group of people. I also found it interesting how Eliza sets out to change her life under Mr. Higgen's teaching. I loved how people from all different walks of life are joined together under and non-ideal and otherwise uncompromising situation, the rainy weather. I found it interesting to watch Eliza developed as a character in many ways. She is strong throughout the entire play in my opinion, but she often finds herself confused an mislead because of misconceptions within her own mind. By the end of the play, Eliza has gained more wit that her teacher which surprises him. I find it interesting that even though it may be perceived that Higgins does not treat Eliza right, in the end, he gains a certain respect for her because she has managed to think for herself. I found that this play was no more about changing a personality than it was about developing one.