A review by jazlem
Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I loved this play, I'm sure would be much better to see it on stage with the proper accents, but still made great reading nonetheless. It was a scathing critique of the 19th century British class system and a lot of other is still relevant today. I loved the portrayal of Eliza and the feminist ending that Shaw gives her. The abuse that she suffered at Higgins' hands was the point; it shows the ridiculousness of the class and patriarchal systems in the context. My one critique of it would be that the prose at the end would've been better off as a scene played out, so we could've seen what the ending was rather than just being told it. But overall this was an easy read that would make for a great essay on class and feminism.