In what ways is Pygmalion a shavian play?
One way to identify a Shavian play is to determine if it is
written by Shaw and if it contains classic Shavian elements such
wit, sharp dialogue, fabulously layered characters and references
to the classics. In addition, he is famous for â??comedies of
mannersâ??. With the story about a wager made by an upper class
Svengali that he can remake a low class women into â??a great
Lady", 'Pygmalionâ?? is classic Shavian.