has pointed out that the rules of spelling in English are inconsistent
and confusing. The text of “Pygmalion” reflects some ofhis efforts
at simplifying the usage of letters and sounds in the English
language. The play also allowed Shaw to present ideas on other
topics. For example, he touched the problems o f social equality,
male and female roles, and the relationship between the people.
As a master of developing the plot of his plays he was ac
knowledged the best in using paradoxes, sometimes rather
shocking and unexpected.
Questions and Tasks
1. What was Bernard Shaw’s attitude towards war?
2. What is characteristic of Bernard Shaw’s dramatic works?
3. How does Bernard Shaw depict common people in his play
“Pygmalion”?
4. Where does the title of the play ‘ Pygmalion” come from?
5. Why did the author leave the play without ending?
6. What a new form of drama did Bernard Shaw introduce?
7. What problems did Bernard Shaw deal with in his works?
H erbert George Weills
(18 6 6 - 1946)
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The main trend of fiction in the 20lh century reflected the
influence of science on popular thinking. People in general wanted
to leam the truth. Scientific facts formed a wonderland, which was
introduced into fiction as a fresh source of interest. This direct
influence of science is illustrated in the writing of H.G. Wells.
Herbert George Wells is often called the great English writer
who looked into the futiire. He devoted more than fifty years of
his life to literary work. He was the author o f more than forty
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