Saturday, September 13, 2008

What are elements of the Romantic period in Shaw's Pygmalion?

The
Romantic era emphasized, in brief, the appeal of the natural--nature, shepherds,life, etc--over
the sophisticated and urbane. The Romantic era also emphasized the common language and speech of
common people. In addition, in the Romantic era, the spiritual and the emblematic (nature
providing symbols for meaning in life) and subjective is valued over the practical and
objective.

Shaw's actually emphasizes the opposite of
these qualities. (1) The Flower Girl represents the natural country life and she is not
considered worthy to speak to her social betters except in accord with strict laws governing
street sellers' behavior. (2) Her...

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