... Higgins and Edward Lewis come from affluent and high-ranking social classes, where respect and power is earned through their education and high socio-economic status. In the first scene in Pygmalion, Professor Higgins is surrounded by all social classes as he observes their speech outside Convent Garden. ... long been exposed to the soot of London" and "her hair needed washing badly". This portrays her as having very little wealth and a low socio-economic status as she is not able to dress like or look like a lady. Vivian's apparel also conveys her social standing and to a greater extent...

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