In the Victorian era: questioning gender roles In the Victorian era, males were not only the society's protectors and providers, but also its rulers and decision-makers. Women, on the other hand, were homemakers, moms, and wives. It was common for males to own all the property, and wives to rely on...
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The Most Important Theme: Gender The most important theme in Pygmalion is gender. Eliza was used by Shaw to represent his ideal woman. He transformed Eliza into a better person by Higgins and Pickering, his idea of a real woman; one who stands out from all others (Conolly-Smith 95121). The play...
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Satire is a literary term that refers to a work that is used to mock or tease an institution or group of people in order to be satirical. This element in writing can be used by an author to persuade or persuade an audience to believe in a certain philosophy....
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