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Appealing (adj.),,³ To be attractive or interesting

The term ¡¥appealing¡¦, in referring to Colonel Pickering and Henry Higgins in Pygmalion, refers to the amount of interest and attraction each generates in the readers. To me, a strong and distinctive character who leaves a lasting impression and is sure of himself would be one who is appealing. In the play, both Colonel Pickering and Henry Higgins play essential roles in the molding of Eliza, and they are both men of the upper class. However, they are very different in terms of personalities ¡V Higgins in terms of her language, and Pickering in terms of her social graces and self-respect. I find Henry Higgins more appealing.

Pickering is mild, sensitive, polite, a master of social graces and both outwardly and inwardly respectful. In his respect for Eliza, he brings out her confidence in and respect for...