Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Pygmalion

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Constables - Liza and Freddy are interrupted and reprimanded by these during their amorous night walk through the streets of London.

Flowers - Liza sells these items before she meets Higgins.

Pygmalion - This is a character from Greek mythology who falls in love with a statue of the woman that he has created.

Ring - Higgins buys this object for Liza, but she gives it back to him as an insult.

Chocolates - Higgins has a dish of these items displayed prominently in his study, and uses them to lure Liza into...
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