Pygmalion

Main Characters and Their Development

• Henry Higgins: a distinguished linguist and phonetician who becomes Eliza Doolittle's teacher. He takes on the task of teaching Eliza to speak like a lady of high society. Throughout the story, Higgins shows his passion for science and a certain disregard for the feelings of others, but his attitude towards Eliza gradually changes.
• Eliza Doolittle: a young woman from the lower classes who sold flowers on the street, whom Higgins transforms into a lady of high society. Eliza undergoes significant transformation, not only learning proper pronunciation but also understanding the value of self-respect and independence.
• Colonel Pickering: a friend of Higgins and an expert in Indian languages, who also participates in Eliza's education. Pickering is characterized by his kindness and a more subtle approach to Eliza compared to Higgins, playing the role of a benevolent uncle to her.
• Alfred Doolittle: Eliza's father, an impoverished but charismatic and witty man. After meeting Higgins and Pickering, his life undergoes incredible changes, leading him to unexpected wealth and social status.