The value of Pygmalion (1 Viewer)

[manasm8]

Can anyone help me identify some reasons for why Pygmalion the original Greek Myth and it's various appropriations (pygmalion-Bernard Shaw, My Fair Lady, etc) has been valued throughout the ages?

 

[silvermoon]

well, you could always look at a freudian explanation: ie. fairytales have the capacity to present common fears etc. in a distant, non-threatening manner which then allows individuals to work through these deep-rooted fears and issues on a level they feel comfortable with. this allows them to trandscend time/space/cultural barriers etc.

 

[manasm8]

thanks for the help

 

[BluePink]

Im doing the same essay. Does anyone ghave any good websites? or Notes?

 

[glitterfairy]

holy mother of chocolate, two-year bump. *shakes head*

Next time, try creating a new thread

 

[basketcase89]

By the way there are already a lot of similiar threads floating around on 'Pygmalion'. Try using the search tool.