Pygmalion Post 1

  I am not much of one for the play format and would rather read a different format.  My first impression of the book was that it was going to be about Fred and that bunch.  The way in which he introduces the character I felt was the main character (in my mind Higgins) was very well done though.  I thought at first that this was some kind of story where the main character is writing or something like that. It didn't take me long to figure out that isn't how the book is however. I found it strange that the plot is simply a bet between the two men.  When they just took Eliza away, I couldn't tell if they were kidnapping her or if they were deaf or what. Seeing as today to do something like that would get you arrested I was shocked. Another thing I didn't understand was Eliza's father selling her.  I did not understand how he was "selling" her.

  The description of Higgins's house to me sounded very boring and relatively empty.  His way of manipulating her made me not like him very much since he seemed to only want to have a fun time with this girl's whole life. I suppose it was her fault going to him, but I bet she never expected to be completely transformed as Higgins plans. I suppose Higgins makes up for his verbal abuse since he does provide her with shelter, food, and clothing. I can't really tell if the relationship between these two characters is positive or negative.  It seems to me that Eliza is starting to take a liking to Higgins despite the terrible way he treats. His view of her that she is just a peasant doesn't seem like it will change, but only time can tell.