Question

From what you know about Higgins, what is the most likely reason he becomes angry when she attempts to return the ring he bought her?



He is aghast that she would defy the rules of good manners and decorum.

He is ashamed that she would reject a good profit.

He is frightened that she is slipping out of his control.

He is angered that she would reject his wedding proposal. @indigoeve

Answer 1

@indigoeve

Answer 2

im almost positive that its A

Answer 3

@Wolfboy can you please post that thread or website please?

Answer 4

well here's and excerpt that may change your mind.
LIZA [taking a ring off] This ring isnt the jeweler's: it's the one you bought me in Brighton. I dont want it now. [Higgins dashes the ring violently into the fireplace, and turns on her so threateningly that she crouches over the piano with her hands over her face, and exclaims] Dont you hit me.
HIGGINS. Hit you! You infamous creature, how dare you accuse me of such a thing? It is you who have hit me. You have wounded me to the heart.

Answer 5

It is Wolfram Alpha

Answer 6

Keep in mind that he did not propose.

Answer 7

That last line is the most essential in this question

Answer 8

now im stumped...

Answer 9

Okay this ties into the symbolism of the ring again. what did it symbolize?

Answer 10

crap...

Answer 11

i have stml its kinda hard for me to remember things

Answer 12

its cool i understand. it represents her feelings for him and their relationship. By leaving the ring behind, but removing it from her life, what would that indicate?

Answer 13

that she doesn't love him anymore?

Answer 14

that she doesn't want to be tied to him anymore. Now being released is often a symbol of what? imagine letting a bird fly out of its cage.

Answer 15

freedom?

Answer 16

yes! imagine her cage was higgins. Why might higgins be angry if she were to fly away?

Answer 17

because she'd be slipping out of his control?

Answer 18

yes :) great work! Higgins wants Eliza to need him. He becomes so angry because he realizes that she doesn't need him any more.

Answer 19

so the answer is C. he'd lose control over her?

Answer 20

you betcha

Answer 21

man my head hurts, lol

Answer 22

haha take a break

Answer 23

cant, gotta finish by 1:10, its 1:03

Answer 24

ah whats left?

Answer 25

2 more :/

Answer 26

lets do it. just put em here

Answer 27

then i have act V part 1, act V part 2, then 2 tests, a final, and an exam :,(

Answer 28

summer school?

Answer 29

yeah :/

Answer 30

I feel you. I have 5 online classes to do

Answer 31

jesus

Answer 32

yeaaaah haha im pretty much crap at math and chemistry so im sort of screwed lol

Answer 33

im terrible at literature, math, chemistry, and descent at AP Calculus

Answer 34

Well lit and history are my forte so if you ever need help hit me up

Answer 35

let me post these final 2 questions, only 3 minutes left :/

Answer 36

ill go minimal on my explanations as long as you learn something from it haha

Answer 37

i will