Shavian
This term refers specifically to George Bernard Shaw's literary style and wit.
Pickering: "Does it occur to you, Higgins, that the girl has some feelings?"
Higgins: "Oh no, I dont think so. Not any feelings that we need to bother about. Have you, Eliza?"
Eliza: "I got my feelings same as anyone else" (Shaw 40, Act II).
This exemplifies Shavian wit and humor. Shaw comically demonstrates how members of the intellectual upper class were disgusted by the lower class. Ideal members of the intellectual upper class would treat everyone respectfully.
Higgins: "Oh no, I dont think so. Not any feelings that we need to bother about. Have you, Eliza?"
Eliza: "I got my feelings same as anyone else" (Shaw 40, Act II).
This exemplifies Shavian wit and humor. Shaw comically demonstrates how members of the intellectual upper class were disgusted by the lower class. Ideal members of the intellectual upper class would treat everyone respectfully.