Eliza Doolittle
In the beginning, what is Eliza's profession?
She is a street-side flower girl.
Higgins is teaching her "elocution," proper phonetic speaking; he is also teaching her manners - how to carry herself in society.
What is the mood at the beginning of the film?
Bustling and busy, yet dark and lonely
What is one main character of the film?
Professor Henry Higgins; Eliza Doolittle.
What is Eliza's favorite defensive phrase?
Why does Eliza go to Professor Higgins?
She goes to Higgins so she can learn to speak correctly and become a lady.
What is Higgin's profession?
Professor Higgins is a professor of phonetics.
What is the mood in the middle of the film?
Progressingly happy, and somewhat humorous.
Who is an example of a supporting character?
Professor Pickering; Mrs. Pearce; Freddy; Eliza's father; Mrs. Higgins (Prof.'s mom)
What is Mrs.Pearce's role in the film?
She is Prof. Higgins's housekeeper.
In what social class is Eliza?
Where does Higgins live?
27A Wimpole Street
What is the mood at the end of the film?
Relief; somewhat happy
Describe Eliza's behavior at the beginning of the film?
Loud; boisterous; self-preserving; desperate to sell flowers.
At the end of the film, who does Eliza decide she will marry?
She doesn't marry anyone. She returns to Higgins. It's ambiguous.
What is Eliza's approximate age?
She is between 18 and 21.
How old is Prof. Higgins?
He is approximately 40 years old.
What is a possible theme of the film?
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Describe Eliza's behavior at the end of the film.
Proper; elegant; lady-like
Who is able to give the police the description of Eliza's hair and eyes? Why?
Professor Higgins, because he has fallen in love with her, and he doesn't even realize it.
Why does Eliza act the way she does?
Her mother died when she was young, and they were very poor. Her dad was a drunk.
To which social class does Higgins belong?
He belongs to the upper class. He is a British professional bachelor and a world-renowned phonetics expert. His social standing is further emphasized by his residence, professional connections, and how he interacts with others.
What is one lesson learned at the end of the film?
All people are capable of many things; People can change. Always treat people with respect. You don't know what you have until it's gone.
Describe Higgin's behavior?
Proud; bossy; self-absorbed, but proper in a way. By the end, he had softened.
At the end of the film, Henry returns home from his mother's house. After entering his house, where does he go and what does he do? Why?
He returns to the study and listens to Eliza's voice on the recordings because he misses her. He sits and thinks about what he's lost.