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Pygmalion Act 3 Study Guide
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Why is Mrs. Higgins disappointed and asks Henry to leave when he shows up unannounced to her house on her "at-home" day?
Every time Henry comes and her friends show up, they leave because he has no manners.
Why does Higgins bring Eliza with him to his mother's house on her "at-home" day?
He brings Eliza so he can let her practice her speaking (she is to only talk about the weather and everyone's health) as well as show her off.
Despite her perfect manners and pronunciation, how does Eliza prove that she has not been completely transformed.
Eliza still uses curse words and goes partially off topic. She also starts talking about things that have happened to her.
How does Henry justify Eliza's offensive topics of conversation?
Henry says it's "the new small talk" like it's the new slang.
How are Freddy and Clara's responses to Eliza similar?
Both Freddy and Clara like Eliza and would want to meet her again because she is nice. They want to be like her as well. Freddy also likes her looks and Clara likes her talk/speech.
What is Freddy implying when he asks Eliza if she will be walking across to the park? What does Eliza's response to the question reveal about her?
Freddy is implying that he wants to spend time with her. Eliza's response reveals that she took it more offensively.
Why is it a disservice to Clara when Henry Encourages her to emulate Eliza's "new small talk"?
Saying the "new small talk" is a horrible thing to say and people would assume that Clara is wild.
How does Mrs. Higgins' concerns for Eliza parallel Mrs. Pearce's concerns for Eliza?
Both Mrs. Pearce and Mrs. Higgins' are concerned about what may happen when Eliza's lessons are finished.
Why does Mrs. Higgins use the metaphor "pretty pair of babies playing with a live doll" to refer to Higgins and Pickering?
Higgins and Pickering are trying to improve Eliza and make her more lady-like, but they treat her like a doll with no feelings.
How has Higgins' attitude toward Eliza changed from the previous acts?
Higgins acts more like a mentor and like that Eliza helps him out with his meetings.
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