Myths Key terms
Moral
something in story that a character learns that teaches the reader values and the way they should be.
Lifes lessons
What do myths explain
Why the world works the way it does
Who is Eliza Doolittle, and what is her job?
She is a flower seller.
Theme
The central message or meaning
How are myth passed on
Oral tradition which is the telling of Stories shared by speaking rather than writing.
What special skill does Professor Higgins have?
He can identify where people come from by listening to their accents.
quest
A journey with a goal
what are Stock characters and give an example form myths
A familiar character type, such as a brave hero or wicked villain.
Why does Eliza visit Higgins at Wimpole Street?
She wants him to teach her to speak properly so she can improve her opportunities.
Deity
A god or goddess
What are three common features that help us recognize a myth?”
Traditional storytelling, supernatural or magical events, and an explanation or lesson about the world or human behavior.
How are Colonel Pickering and Professor Higgins different in the way they treat Eliza?
Pickering is more polite and respectful, while Higgins is often rude and treats her like an experiment.
traditional story that explains how the world, people, animals, or things in nature first came to exist. It often includes gods, goddesses, or magical powers.
In King Midas, his wish for the golden touch seems like a gift, but it becomes a terrible problem. What storytelling element does this demonstrate, and why?
Conflict and consequences. His wish creates a problem that changes his life and teaches a lesson about greed.
Higgins believes he can change how society sees Eliza by changing the way she speaks. Does changing someone's speech necessarily change who they are? Explain using evidence from the story.
No. Speech may change how others judge Eliza, but it does not automatically change her personality, identity, feelings, or worth.