Who Is Pickering in Pygmalion?

Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek mythological figure. It premiered at the Hofburg Theatre in Vienna on 16 October 1913 and was first presented in English on stage to the public in 1913.

What is the role of Pickering in Pygmalion?

Colonel Pickering plays important role in George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion". He is described as a man of great understanding and he seems to have drunk a milk of humanity. Colonel Pickering is an elderly gentleman and he is much older than professor Higgins, and Pro.

How does Pickering treat Eliza in Pygmalion?

While he gives Higgins the idea for the bet involving Eliza, he treats Eliza kindly and considers her feelings. ... At the end of the play, he apologizes to Eliza for treating her like the subject of an experiment, unlike the selfish Higgins who never apologizes.