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The Transformation of Galatea: From Myth to Modern Adaptations in Literature and Film

Explore the poignant themes of love, transformation, and identity in the myth of Pygmalion and its various adaptations. Ovid's tale of the sculptor Pygmalion brings to life the journey of Galatea, a statue brought to life through love. This narrative has inspired numerous literary works, including George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion," with its social commentary, and modern films like "Pretty Woman" and "She's All That," which highlight class transformation through romance. Discover how the portrayal of Galatea evolves from myth to a contemporary symbol of empowerment.

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The Transformation of Galatea: From Myth to Modern Adaptations in Literature and Film

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  1. Transformations Claire Liu Aram Hur Soung Lee Melody Dye

  2. APHRODITE Galatea PYGMALION

  3. The Greek Myth of Pygmalion Source: Ovid – Metamorphoses Excerpt: “He kisses her white lips, renews the bliss, And looks, and thinks they redden at the kiss…” Themes: Man shapes woman Shapes himself in the process Love is the final transformation

  4. Literary Adaptations • Pygmalion (play) • By George Bernard Shaw • Adds dimension of social commentary on class to a love story • “Phonetics Professor Henry Higgins tutors the very Cockney Eliza Doolittle, not only in the refinement of speech, but also in the refinement of her manner.” • The ideal of a woman is based on speech not virtue • Love story is never resolved • Le Roman de la Rose (poem) • By Guillaume de Lorris • 13th century French vernacular poem • In this version the sculptor attempts to animate the statue, with which he has fallen in love, by playing various musical instruments • Influenced such literary greats as Geoffrey Chaucer, Dante and Petrarch

  5. Movie Adaptations Pretty Woman My Fair Lady She’s All That

  6. Based directly off of George Bernard Shaw’s play • Form: musical • Accessible to a broader audience • Brings characters to life with fancy costumes, sets with rich heritage and music • Galatea portrayed as street urchin/ flower girl whose father is an alcoholic • Speech is an indication of status • Language is deliberately presented at extremes • Use of music to underscore certain phonetic sounds • The rise of woman over her creator

  7. From Cockney to Classy

  8. Based off of the Greek myth • Form: blockbuster film • Accessible to a wide audience • Use of Hollywood, Rodeo Drive and brand names to convey transformation of class • Dress as an indication of status • Ironic that the Galatea figure is portrayed as a prostitute • Love story more central, Aphrodite solidifies transformation (relates back to original myth) • Language has little bearing • Learns the new social code of the higher class

  9. From Prostitute to Princess

  10. Based very loosely off the myth • Form: chick-flick • Superficial treatment of original, transformation occurs in ten minute makeover • Status determined by popularity • Set in high school • Weakest of many film adaptations • Diverges from original plot in that male does not craft female as intended love interest • Transformation instigated by cheap bet

  11. From Geeky to Gorgeous

  12. That’s All Folks!

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