In this day of repressive, unsavory humanity, where the young idolize the lower classes, while the politically correct look down upon the elite, every household should have a copy of this timeless tale. Although many scorn the elite, it is they who preside over society. This book is as entertaining as it is provocative. Often these two qualities do not harmonize, but in Pygmalion they are conjugal. With its inclusion of religious issues, gender issues, social issues, family issues, and other essential issues, Pygmalion is indeed a masterpiece. The way the author exemplifies how poorly the “lower class” are treated is poignant.
             Since it is her speech and common manner that presents Liza as "lower class", when Higgins offers to help her in this area, it is unquestionably an enchanting proposal to her. At first, owed to Higgins relentless approach upon their first encounter on Wimpole Street, Liza is reluctant to accept his offer. Treatment of this sort would certainly give rise to doubt by any individual. Higgins is essentially an overgrown, socially maladjusted adolescent with an intermittent dash of brilliance; he's not charming at all. I find pompously righteous characters like Higgins to add character to any story. Nonetheless, her inspiration, to possibly be passed as a duchess at the upcoming Embassy Ball, prompts Liza to accept; or maybe it is just a path out of the streets for her. In any case, as Shaw often puts it "Speech is the decipher of classes, not birth or position."
             Shaw's insinuation that anyone can ascend to the upper levels of society by putting on a new accent and nice clothes is brilliant. Liza’s transformation from “guttersnipe” to refined society girl lends hope to the common lower class community. I found her parlor "audition" with Mrs. Higgins to be highly amusing. Indeed I would not want to find myself in that predicament, yet graceful, dignified
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