Part one of term paper
How does Henry Higgins get 'some of his own back' in Acts IV and V? When he says,"How the devil do I know what's to become of you?", he caused Eliza to feel unwanted and abandoned. He used his rough tone of voice and unpleasant words to show Eliza that he did not care for her. His exasperated and irritated tone expressed that he wanted to was ...

Part two of term paper
... these words to hurt Eliza because at that point of time, Eliza had grown fond of him and loved him in a friendly way. Therefore, she expected him to reciprocate her love and thus was deeply disappointed and hurt when he answered in that manner. In Act IV, Henry Higgins also got a little of his own back when he was sarcastic to Eliza. He used the phrase "You may take the whole damned houseful if you like. Will that satisfy you?". Henry Higgins said this to Eliza when Eliza asked him what she might t ...