language and society theme
Discussed are the relations between language and society, particularly the influence of language on society.
1 total · 1 major
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: My Fair Lady (1964) | major | The story explores the close relationship between linguistic dialect and social class. Henry Higgins was determined to prove his hypothesis that Eliza Doolittle, a flower girl with a strong Cockney accent, could be transformed into a woman capable of passing as upper-class person simply through training in refined speech and manners. |