Which character from shaw's play pygmalion corresponds to the character of pygmalion in the greek myth of the same name?
a. eliza doolittle
b. professor higgins
c. colonel pickering
d. mrs. higgins

The correct answer is B. "Professor Higgins".

Explanation:

The play "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw, was named by the Greek mythological figure, which felt in love with one of his sculptures that then came to life. The character that represents Pygmalion in the play is Professor Henry Higgins, which bet that simply by changing the speech of a Cockney flower seller, he would be able to pass her off as a duchess. The flower seller represents the sculpture that comes to life, and the Professor is Pygmalion, which teach her how to behave as a human or as a duchess.

well if u read the book you would know that she meant to

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