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An Analysis of the Dialogue in Pygmalion from the Perspective of Cooperative Principle 　　Abstract：This thesis is tentative to apply the theory of conversational implicature proposed by Grice to analyze the dialogues in the play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw.It could be useful to check whether the pragmatic theory can be appropriate and suitable in applying the literary works，especially plays or dramas.The pragmatic approach to the dramatic text Pygmalion produces great stylistic effects in revealing the characterization of different characters and the deep social theme，which shed light on the dynamic development of the plot.Meanwhile，the pragmatic approach to the dramatic text of Pygmalion can provide a new perspective to understand and appreciate this play and at the same time shed some light on the study and appreciation of other literary works in a general sense. 　　Key Words：Pygmalion，Pragmatics，Cooperative Principle，Conversational Implicature，Dramatic text 　　Chapter One Introduction 　　George Bernard Shaw is not only an outstanding realistic Irish dramatist but a literary critic and a leading figure in the 20th century’s theater as well.He has produced a great number of literary works throughout his life.Pygmalion has generally been considered to be one of Shaw抯 most successful playse，enjoying great popularity.Since its coming into being in the year of 1912，it has not only been adapted into the movie with the title of My Fair Lady but also has been translated into a variety of foreign languages.What’s more，it enjoys great significance in the field of literature and earns extraordinary status not only for the work itself but for the playwright as well. 　　Owing to its success，many researchers approach Pygmalion from various aspects：feminism，class distinction and prejudice，comedy color and so on.Apart from these studies mainly centering on Pygmalion’s theme，its fine language is also explored from perspectives of translation，psycholinguistics and sociolin