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This 14 page paper examines this character in George Bernard Shaw's play. The play is examined in historical context and the character is analyzed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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create a delightful and interesting piece of fiction. But the play is as important as it is interesting. It is interesting because there is a tug of war between the
less than gracious Eliza and Henry Higgins, the well mannered professor. Can the professor turn this street urchin into a beautiful and charming woman? That is the challenge. However, the
real problem is not that this wager-from which the plot emanates-is interesting, but that the wager says something about society in early twentieth century Britain. It was a time when
the country was becoming involved in World War One. Prior to the twentieth century wars were fought differently than they were after the world wars came into being. Yet,
wars were about men. In this era, women were only beginning to fight for equal rights and both world wars are known for opening doors for women, at least down
the road. When the play was written in 1913, the political climate was tense. The play would become known during this time of war. Perhaps when it was actually written,
war was of no consequence, but certainly it should be considered. This was a difficult time for women and Britain was no panacea when it came to womens rights.
Liza was caught in this time period where she wanted to strike out on her own but was held back by social forces. She was further put in her place
due to the seeming unfairness of the class based system that existed at the time. This was a problem for both men and women alike. The Cockney niche of which
she was a part told a tale of two cities. There was the elite in Britain and then there was the poorer class. While Liza might have worried about her
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