Themes
Themes are universal main ideas that the author addresses throughout the story. Most themes are stated indirectly and left for the reader to interpret using evidence from the story.
There are many themes incorporated into Pygmalion that address creation, family, the restrictions of social class, and the relationship between art and the artist.
"And it is notable that though she [Eliza] never nags her husband, and frankly loves the Colonel as if she were his favorite daughter, she has never got out of the habit of nagging Higgins that was established on the fatal night when she won his bet for him" (Shaw 150, Sequel).
The theme of family is addressed in this quote. Shaw wanted to convey the idea that true family does not necessarily have to be your biological family. Colonel Pickering was more of a father figure to Eliza than Mr. Alfred Doolittle, and Eliza also treated Higgins like family.
"And it is notable that though she [Eliza] never nags her husband, and frankly loves the Colonel as if she were his favorite daughter, she has never got out of the habit of nagging Higgins that was established on the fatal night when she won his bet for him" (Shaw 150, Sequel).
The theme of family is addressed in this quote. Shaw wanted to convey the idea that true family does not necessarily have to be your biological family. Colonel Pickering was more of a father figure to Eliza than Mr. Alfred Doolittle, and Eliza also treated Higgins like family.