Pygmalion

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The play explores themes of class, identity, and transformation through the journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower seller trained by phonetician Henry Higgins to speak like a duchess. As Eliza evolves into a refined woman, her success highlights the superficiality of social status. However, Higgins's dismissive attitude towards her as merely an experiment leads Eliza to confront her own identity, ultimately rejecting his objectification and asserting her independence. The narrative raises questions about the nature of class and personal worth.