Abstract: The thesis is to analyze the procedure of metamorphosis of Eliza in George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion. This paper mainly analyses the reasons for the transformation of Eliza’s destiny from different aspects. The transformation of Eliza’s destiny is caused by the mix of external reasons and internal reasons. The thesis is to dissecting Feminism from the deep-rooted structural imbalance and the reason, procedure, influence of the awakening of the heroine.

Key words: Pygmalion; Eliza; Feminism; metamorphosis; awakening

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1.Introduction.1

 1.1 Introduction to Pygmalion and George Bernard Shaw

1.2 Introduction to Feminism

2. Metamorphosis of Eliza.3

2.1 The Change in Her Language

2.2 The Change of Her Character

2.3 The Change of Her Soul

3. Eliza’s Awakening5

3.1 The Cause of the Awakening

3.2 The Embodiment of the Awakening

  3.3The Thought Brought about by Awakening

4. Conclusion10

Bibliography.11

Acknowledgements..12