Investigate the history of phonetics and speech as academic disciplines. Does Shaw’s portrayal of Higgins’s scientific interests seem to be well-supported by historical evidence?

Examine and differentiate how both Liza and her father are propelled into the middle class—Liza by learning to speak "properly" and her father by acquiring wealth. Why does each character feel uneasy in their new social position? Through these characters, what message is Shaw conveying about class distinctions?

Compare and contrast Colonel Pickering and Henry Higgins in terms of their manners and behavior. What are the consequences of their markedly different ways of treating Liza?

Investigate the social status of women in early 20th-century Britain, focusing on economic opportunities, cultural norms, and legal rights. Use this context to explain why Liza is so anxious about her future after Higgins’s "experiment" concludes.