The exchange between language and social class can be symbolized through Shaw's characters. The author uses different characters to depict different aspects of class divisions. The social class of England, as a major theme, was greatly clarified through the art of speech. Throughout most of civilization, people have been divided into classes. There are the rich and powerful, the less powerful but nonetheless respected middle class, and the incapable poor. The author cleverly gives his characters their own identity, giving each one a language and a speech adapted to their bubble of reality: their own social class. Shaw depicts members of all social classes, the lowest being Liza, known for her working-class London cockney accent. Furthermore, from the middle class (Doolittle after his inheritance) to the genteel poor (the Eynsford Hills) to the upper class (Pickering and the Higgins family). Those who were classified in the upper class, were known for their good articulation of the English language. Even if the articulation was correct, it didn't have to be perfect. The author reflects this through Mr. Higgins, who was wealthy and well articulated, but his manner when he spoke was not distinguished as it was naturally supposed to be. Nevertheless, Shaw symbolizes the idea that language is closely related to speech through our own Pygmalion, Mr. Higgins, professor of speech and phonetics. Higgins was wonderful at his work and hobby, he was able to identify where people were born - delighting in their class - from their accents. This can be demonstrated when the author stated, "I can place any man within a six mile radius." I can locate it within two miles of London. Sometimes in two streets. Not only where the characters, through...... middle of paper......ss she is. Of course, without her saying a word. During his startling transformation, even his father could not recognize his own flesh and blood. This is demonstrated when the author states: “Excuse me, miss. Eliza: Garn! You don't know your own daughter? Alfred: Bly me! It's Eliza. Shaw uses both language and appearance to demonstrate that the working class was not accustomed to the luxuries of the upper class. This tendency to judge one's class on their appearance coupled with their speech continued until the end of the play. Without knowing Doolittle's impairment, Higgins judges Doolittle's class from his appearance when talking to the maid. The author describes this when he says, “Doolittle! You mean a garbage collector? Housekeeper: Garbage collector! Oh no sir, a gentleman.” The way the rich viewed the poor revealed the huge divide in society and the arrogance of the elite.