Speaking of Stereotypes...

The way George Bernard Shaw explored such a wide range of themes in his play Pygmalion was magnificent. He ventured through themes of transformation, identity, society and class, and so many more.  Of the many themes Shaw presented, the two that impacted me the most were the importance of the English language and the stereotype of classes.
Shaw constantly expresses the importance of the English language through his use of formal and informal speech. Within the first few pages you can easily distinguish the difference of classes between the flower girl Eliza and the English Professor Henry Higgins just by their dialogue. When Eliza approaches Professor Higgins she explains that she wants him to teach her to be a lady through her grammar so she can own a flower shop, rather than being the simple flower girl on the streets that she is. She comprehends that without the ability to speak properly it is unlikely she would succeed with her flower shop. If Eliza continued talk in the way she did, it would be obvious that she was of a lesser class which would lower the likelihood of people visiting her shop. I hope to own my own cafe in the future so can I understand why she would believe that without proper speech her business would fail to thrive. I do not want to open my cafe if the way I talk seems like I never went to school. A cafe is social business that involves interacting with the customers, whether it is formal or casual. I expect my employees to be able to converse casually as well as formally with the customers; I will have to stick to this expectation myself.
Through his use of dialogue Shaw demonstrates the stereotype of classes. In the play, as well as in real life, the poor are most often assumed to have no sense of education or etiquette. I believe the biggest example of this is how one’s class is assumed simply by the manner in which he or she speaks. Throughout the play you see Eliza transform into a high class lady through the way she talks. At the Ambassadors party Nepomuk decided that Eliza must have been a hungarian princess from a simple conversation. When Nepomuk informs the Hostess and Professor Higgins of his belief and Higgins informs him that Eliza is a simpleton from the gutter the Hostess and Nepomuk laugh at the idea. I do not think it is right to assume the class of others through stereotypes and I try my best not to.
George Bernard Shaw did a wonderful job exploring all of his themes with a great perspective. The English language played such a large role with-in his play Pygmalion. I causes my to realize just how incredible it truly is. The way he displayed how easily the English language can affect how one is perceived was impressive.

Along Side Failure Lies the Motivation to Succeed

    There were numerous goals that I had set up for myself in the past. Through hard work I had achieved many, yet at the same time (like everyone else) I had experienced my fair share of hardships- along with broken goals. I realize now that it is just a part of life to fail, but that is not going to keep me from pursuing what I dream. This year, along with the many years to come, I vow to continue to work hard toward my goals; because along side my failure lies my motivation to succeed.

    I have two main goals that I want to achieve for my senior year. My first goal is to improve my skills in welding. I began welding last year at trade school and quickly fell in love with it, but due to new regulations the class was forced to take time to study NCCER; this took out a large amount of practice time in the shop. I am now NCCER certified and I wish to hone in on the skills that I have already learned. I am scheduled to go to trade school for welding during first and second block- throughout first and second semester. This will give me amply time to practice and learn more about welding. I also wish to keep a steady grade point average in school. I have always been a sort of slacker, but this year -being my senior year- I have made a resolution to change that. In order to change myself I am going to put extra effort into studying and completing my work; both in and outside of school.

    Down the road I aim have a job at Austal USA. I have connections that will aid me greatly in getting the job, but in order to keep it I must be sure to work with the best of my abilities. While at Austal, I aspire to attend college and graduate with a business degree specializing in Entrepreneurship or Small Business Management. With these two goals coinciding I will have to be sure to manage my time wisely between work and school.

    As time goes on and goals intertwine, I hope that I will be able to quit my job and travel the country to find a location for my business. This will take a mass amount of money, as well as planning. I do not plan on doing anything before I am fully prepared, so I am not sure how long it will take me to achieve this goal...but I am determined to keep going forward. This may be strenuous, but I have enough faith in myself and my goals to strive forward no matter the difficulty.

    Through hard work and determination I will continue to do my best in High School, and afterwards, to achieve my goals. While I may fail in completing one goal, it will not stop me from creating another. For in the the end, what my failed goals may lead to is the motivation of a greater success.