Pygmalion, Act IIObjectives:• I will read Pygmalion so I can analyze

characters based on dialogue, actions, and internal monologue, and so I can apply multiple critical theories.

You will need the following for today’s lesson:• SSR book• Composition book• Pygmalion• Pygmalion Study Guide

Pygmalion, Act IIVolunteer for parts in Pygmalion Act II:• Prof. Henry Higgins• Col. Pickering• Mrs. Pearce• Flower Girl / Eliza / Liza• Alfred Doolittle

As you read, complete the Act II Study Guide.

Pygmalion, Act IIWhat is characterization?• The process a writer uses to develop

a character.

Elements of Characterization• Dialogue• Actions• Interior monologue (what they think)• The people with whom they associate• What others say about them

Pygmalion, Act IIOn p. 100 of your SpringBoard book, determine how Bernard Shaw characterizes Eliza, Higgins, Pickering, and Mrs. Pearce.

• Identify the characteristics of each, and

• Find textual support for your responses.

Pygmalion, Act IIQuick Write

• Are Higgins and Pickering the gentlemen that they appear to be?

• Based on what you’ve seen of her so far, how will Eliza need to change in order to be considered a lady?

All you need is a writing instrument. You may NOT use the play, your study packet, or your notes.

Put your name and class period on your paper.

Mark the letter of your response in the space provided on your quiz.

Turn in your quiz at the back table when you finish.

Pygmalion Acts I-II Quiz

Objectives:

I will read Pygmalion so I can identify and analyze written and unwritten social codes, archetypal patterns, and humorous elements, and apply multiple critical theories.

I will read Pygmalion so I can examine characters’ choices and predict characters’ actions.

Pygmalion Act III

Volunteer for parts in Pygmalion Act III:Mrs. HigginsProf. Henry HigginsThe ParlormaidMrs. Eynsford-Hill (Mother)Clara / Miss Eynsford-Hill (Daughter)Freddy Eynsford-HillCol. PickeringEliza / LizaWhiskers / NepommuckFirst Landing FootmanSecond Landing FootmanHostessHost

As you read, complete the Act III Study Guide.

Pygmalion Act III

Pygmalion Act IIIStop reading on p. 77 after

Eliza leaves Mrs. Higgins’ at-home.

Answer the questions on p. 101 of your SpringBoard book.

Satire – using humor to make a point.

Shaw uses satire to magnify Eliza’s social blunders.

What can we infer from the use of this literary element? Shaw uses satire to magnify

Eliza’s social blunders and emphasize the emptiness of the upper class.

The Social Blunder Archetype:

In a transformation story (such as the Pygmalion archetype), after the main character undergoes a transformation, he/she often undergoes a test and fails (commits a social blunder).

This social blunder is often intended to be humorous. Usually, a secondary character will be present who will try to comfort the main character after the mistake has been made.

For example, Mrs. Higgins tries to help Eliza by bringing up the weather (a topic Eliza has been told she can discuss), and by telling Eliza she has not said anything she shouldn’t have.

Pygmalion Act III

Act III: Pygmalion and My Fair Lady

Watch the Ascot Race scene in Act III of My Fair Lady (1:17:44 – 1:29:35). As you watch consider:

How has Eliza done at the races up to this point?

As they watch the race, is there anything else that can go wrong?

What effect is achieved by having Eliza’s social blunder happen at the Ascot races instead of at Mrs. Higgins’ at-home day?

Act III: Pygmalion and My Fair Lady

Continue reading the rest of Act III.Consider Mrs. Higgins’ conversation

with Higgins and Pickering (p. 79-84). How could Feminist Criticism apply to this passage?

As you read, complete your Act III Study Guide.

Questions for discussion after finishing Act III:Has Eliza won Higgins’ bet for him? If so,

how?

Pygmalion Act III

Pygmalion Acts III-IVQuick Write:Imagine the conversation that might

take place between Eliza, Higgins, and Pickering when they return home from the ball.

For each character (Eliza, Higgins, and Pickering), answer the following questions:◦How does your character typically behave and speak?

◦How does your character feel now that the ball is over? Why does your character feel that way?