Pygmalion

How does act 3 in pygmalion enhance the comic elements in Shaw's perception of upper-class moralities?

Answer should mainly include incidents regarding the incongruity in Eliza's behaviour at Mrs. Higgins at-home gathering and the social standard of the Eynsford-Hills. Also in the second part the hypocrisy of the hostess at the Embassy party and the Nepommuck episode are a must.

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Eliza has already been made dangerous, however, because she exists outside of this market. Because of her background and lack of pedigree, she is unmarriageable, no matter how charming she may seem. Changing her accent and manner of dress ultimately will cause confusion because it will come out that she is taking part in a slice of society of which she cannot become fully a part-Freddy will only be disappointed. Mrs. Higgins puts it bluntly when she complains that Higgins has given Eliza the "manners and habits which disqualify a fine lady from earning her living without giving her a fine lady's income." Check out the GradeSaver link below,

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