Covent garden Quote by George Bernard Shaw
““I tell you I have created this thing out of the squashed cabbage leaves of Covent Garden; and now she pretends to play the fine lady with me.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Arms and the Man, 1894
The speaker mocks a pretentious lover who pretends to be refined despite humble origins.
In simple terms: A false lady pretends to be elegant.
Key Takeaway
See through pretension.
Themes
social satire
class
pretension
Mood
ironic
wry
Type
satirical
theatrical
When to use this quote
- theatre
- romantic encounters
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
identity
performance
social masks
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true elegance look like?
- How does class affect perception?
A Different Perspective
May overlook genuine qualities.
