Question

question 5 of 10
what knowledge do audiences of george bernard shaw’s pygmalion need to
have in order to better understand the deeper meaning of the play?

a. the original story of pygmalion

b. the play’s use of metaphor

c. the medium that is being used

d. the other plays shaw has written

Explanation:

George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion is explicitly based on the ancient Greek myth of Pygmalion, a sculptor who falls in love with his own statue. Familiarity with this original myth reveals Shaw's subversion and commentary on themes of creation, class, and identity that are central to the play's deeper meaning. Understanding the original story provides the foundational context to recognize how Shaw reworks the myth to critique Edwardian social hierarchies.

Answer:

A. The original story of Pygmalion