Higgins is a central character in George Bernard Shaw's play, Pygmalion. He is a phonetics professor who takes on the challenge of transforming Eliza Doolittle, a flower girl with a strong Cockney accent, into a refined lady who can speak proper English. His character embodies the themes of social class and transformation. Higgins is often portrayed as arrogant and self-centered, focusing more on his experiment than on Eliza's feelings. Despite his flaws, he demonstrates intelligence and expertise in linguistics, making him a pivotal figure in the story's exploration of identity and societal expectations.