Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

96 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

In George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion a phonetician believes the power of speech is such that he can introduce a Cockney flower girl to polite society after careful language and etiquette training, and no one will discern her true roots. The pro...

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Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 59%
reflective 42%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
tense 4%
sad 3%
adventurous 1%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 38%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.75

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