Pygmalion: Shaw's Actual Intent
             Those who are familiar with George B. Shaw's play, "Pygmalion" can easily understand that it was made with more meaning than just for entertainment purposes. Although, exactly what was Shaw's message behind it all? If we take a deeper look at the play, perhaps we can deduce some basic concepts that might give us a better idea of what Shaw's actual intent was by creating this "Intensely and deliberately didactic" play.
             Language used for the ability to raise in social class is the main theme represented within the play, but does not come without many other sub-themes that all contribute to the main idea.
             The theory that a person who acts more proper can be treated better and eventually have a more fruitful life is expressed in much of the dialogue. Being proper includes the usage of not only correct grammar but also the right etiquette and posture. For example, if a bum tries to get a job and comes in looking trashy, how can he expect to be treated as if his services are treasured? Professor Higgins, one of the main characters in the play, is acclaimed for his knowledge about language and believes he can change a poor, unrefined woman into an acceptable lady. Higgins infers he has this ability by proclaiming, "You see this creature (lady) with her curbstone English; the English that will keep her in the gutter till the end of her days. I could pass her off as a duchess [and] even get her a place as a lady's maid or shop assistant, which requires better English". This statement clearly indicates the ability to utilize your own speech into a tool that will open more doors in your life. I believe Shaw's intentions here were to show why one should consider cultivating their speech.
             Shaw also explains every aspect of how to refine ones self into a person accepted buy the higher class. The play goes into detail about such methods by expl...