Pygmalion Act IV Objective: - I will read Pygmalion so I can examine characters’ choices and predict characters’ actions.
Pygmalion Act IV - Act IV opens with Higgins, Pickering, and Eliza returning home after the Embassy Ball.
- Consider what Higgins and Pickering have to say now that the experiment is over. How does this contribute to Eliza’s extreme emotional response?
Pygmalion Act IV - At the end of the Act, Eliza returns Freddy’s affections.
- Considering that Freddy has not been the most able and effective character, why does Eliza return his affections?
- Examples of Freddy’s ineffectiveness throughout the play:
- He is unable to catch a cab for his mother and sister when everyone else is able to get a cab.
- He is impressed with Eliza’s frankness at Mrs. Higgins’ at-home, but he is unable to discuss anything of substance with Eliza.
Pygmalion Act IV - At the end of Act IV, Freddy seems like he will be Eliza’s “knight in shining armor.” Is he able to rescue Eliza?
- Consider:
- Who comes up with a plan of action?
- Who pays for the taxi?
Pygmalion Act IV Volunteer for parts in Act IV: - Prof. Henry Higgins
- Col. Pickering
- Eliza / Liza
- Freddy
- Constable
- Second Constable
- Taximan
As you read, complete your Act IV Study Guide. Pygmalion Act IV Quick Write - In Act IV, Eliza asks, “Where am I to go? What am I to do? What’s to become of me?”
- What are Eliza’s options at this point in the play?
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