Fabian Socialism
This was established in Britain in 1884 to encourage the development of socialism. Shaw was a member of the Fabian Society, which believed the creation and exchange of goods and services should be controlled by the entire community.
Eliza: "Well, here I am ready to pay him - not asking any favor - and he treats me zif I was dirt."
Mrs. Pearce: "How can you be such a foolish ignorant girl as to think you could afford to pay Mr. Higgins?"
Eliza: "Why shouldnt I? I know what lessons cost as well as you do; and I'm ready to pay" (Shaw 33, Act II).
In this scene, Eliza said her money was just as good as any other lady's money. She could pay for the service of voice lessons, but Higgins almost refused her offer because he was not interested in the filthy money offered by a flower girl. Shaw makes his Fabian Socialist point that everyone's money should be welcomed regardless of their rank in society.
Mrs. Pearce: "How can you be such a foolish ignorant girl as to think you could afford to pay Mr. Higgins?"
Eliza: "Why shouldnt I? I know what lessons cost as well as you do; and I'm ready to pay" (Shaw 33, Act II).
In this scene, Eliza said her money was just as good as any other lady's money. She could pay for the service of voice lessons, but Higgins almost refused her offer because he was not interested in the filthy money offered by a flower girl. Shaw makes his Fabian Socialist point that everyone's money should be welcomed regardless of their rank in society.