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in the play pygmalion, the character of galatea is not a statue as in the original myth, but is instead presented as a working - class woman. which is the most likely way the audience is meant to interpret this change?
a. the poor are rarely cast as main characters.
b. the poor are depicted negatively in art.
c. the poor are often objectified.
d. the poor are neglected as artists.

Explanation:

In the original myth, Galatea is a statue (objectified). In the play, presenting her as a working - class woman while still having the essence of the Pygmalion - Galatea relationship (where Pygmalion "shapes" her) implies that the poor (represented by the working - class woman) are often objectified, similar to how a statue (an object) is in the myth.

Answer:

C. The poor are often objectified.