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Focusing on language acquisition, this term paper analyzes Eliza's transformation in G. B. Shaw's "Pygmalion" as she learns conventional English from Henry Higgins. It classifies her original Cockney dialect as a distinct sociolect, exploring its differences from Standard English. By comparing Eliza's journey to second-language acquisition, the paper highlights the complexities and nuances of her linguistic development, providing insights into the broader implications of language and identity within the play.
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Language Acquisition in G.B. Shaw's Play "Pygmalion", Markus Emerson
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