Question

question 9 of 10
what knowledge do audiences of george bernard shaws pygmalion need to have in order to better understand the deeper meaning of the play?
a. the original story of pygmalion
b. the plays use of metaphor
c. the medium that is being used
d. the other plays shaw has written

Explanation:

George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion is based on the classical myth of Pygmalion. Knowing the original story helps in understanding how Shaw re - interprets and subverts the original themes, adding social and moral commentaries. Metaphor use, the medium, and other Shaw plays are less crucial for grasping the deeper meaning of Pygmalion compared to the original myth.

Answer:

A. The original story of Pygmalion