Pygmalion

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, examines the problems with certain beliefs held by the people, both men and women, of the Victorian age. Throughout the play, ladies and gentlemen are continuously recognized for who they are through different factors such as how they are dressed, their manners, how they speak, morality or their money. It is however noticeable that a combination of all factors is rarely to be found. It is clear that in writing Pygmalion Shaw is using satire to demonstrate his argument for change in society.
For instance, Henry Higgins, although well-dressed, well spoken and with money, has manners which could not be characterized as genteel. Alfred Doolittle, after acquiring some money, is well dressed, has some form of manners and could be classified as rich, yet is not well spoken. When on arrival at Mrs. Higgins' house, Doolittle is mistaken for a gentleman by the maid, merely because of the way he is dressed “Doolittle! Do you mean a dustman?” says Higgins. �...