Question

What is the primary bet made by Henry Higgins in 'Pygmalion'?

• A. He can teach Eliza to cook gourmet meals.
• B. He can pass Eliza off as a duchess at an embassy ball.
• C. He can make Eliza a famous actress.
• D. He can teach Eliza to become a successful businesswoman.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. He can pass Eliza off as a duchess at an embassy ball.

Henry Higgins wagers that he can transform Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl, into a lady who can be successfully presented in high society. This bet drives the plot and explores themes of social mobility and the transformative power of language and education.