Discussion On The Plays Ending

Act 5 of Pygmalion

Work Time

Finish reading and annotating act 5 of Pygmalion, from “Eliza goes out on the balcony to avoid being alone with Higgins.”

Write your responses to the following questions about the play’s resolution.

  • How will life change now for Liza and Higgins?
  • How have Liza and Higgins reconciled?

Open Notebook

Then discuss your responses with your classmates. Also consider these questions during your discussion:

  • Would it have been possible for Liza to improve her circumstances without the help of Higgins and Pickering?
  • What are the continuing responsibilities of Higgins and Pickering for Liza? You Have a Choice

You can choose whether to read and think about the text independently or read, discuss, and respond to the text in your triad.