In Pygmalion, how does Shaw depict women in general and Eliza in particular in order to create laughter? What are some relevant quotations?

Much of
the humor in and other plays by Shaw revolves around undermining
traditional gender expectations. Although the women in Shaw's plays often appear conventional on
the surface, they routinely prove stronger than the men, leading to paradoxical situations and
dialogue. 

In the initial confrontation between Higgins and Liza, we see a
clash of class expectations. Much of the humor results from Liza having quite conventional views
of propriety, despite being a flower girl, and Higgins being entirely oblivious to conventions,
good manners, or other people's needs and feelings. On one hand, Liza becomes someone we laugh
at for her ignorance of the middle-class assumptions we share with Higgins and Pickering, but on
the other hand, in her plans to better herself through lessons, we see another Liza: one who is
shrewd, practical, and brave.

Mrs. Pearce, the housekeeper, and Higgins's
mother exemplify a second type of typical female character we find in...