1. Pygmalion and Context
... 19th century, marriage had moreso of being seen as an economic relationship in which women were dependent on their husbands for financial sustenance. Pygmalion vividly demonstrates this as in the epilogue, Higgins taunts Freddy because of his inability to provide financially for Eliza. This point is further reinforced as Eliza exclaims: "Why did you take away my independence, I am a slave now ... ...
- Word Count: 582
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: Undergraduate