In George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion," examples of figurative language include:
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Metaphor: Eliza Doolittle is often compared to a flower, symbolizing her growth and transformation.
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Simile: Characters use similes to describe the differences in social classes, such as comparing accents to music.
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Personification: Language and speech are given human qualities, emphasizing their power in shaping identity.
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Irony: The title itself reflects irony, as the mythological Pygmalion falls in love with his creation, mirroring Higgins’s relationship with Eliza.
These elements enhance the play’s themes of identity, transformation, and class distinctions.
