LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF “PYGMALION” BY B. SHAW

Abstract

"Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw is a seminal work that explores themes of social class, identity, and transformation through the lens of language and phonetics. This article provides a linguistic analysis of the play, examining how Shaw uses language to develop characters, convey social distinctions, and critique societal norms. By analyzing the speech patterns, dialects, and linguistic evolution of key characters, particularly Eliza Doolittle, we gain insights into Shaw's commentary on language as a tool of power and social mobility.