Question

Higgins claims that English is the language of:

• A. The Queen
• B. The noblest race
• C. Shakespeare, Milton and the Bible
• D. The elite class

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Shakespeare, Milton and the Bible

• Higgins: Professor of phonetics in Pygmalion.

• English Language: Higgins is obsessed with correct pronunciation.

• Shakespeare, Milton, Bible: Examples of great English literature.

• Not Exclusive: Higgins doesn't say English only belongs to them.

• Focus: Higgins cares more about contemporary upper-class pronunciation.

• Social Class: His interest in language is tied to social distinctions.

• Key Idea: Higgins uses language as a marker of class, not just literary achievement.