Class

I think that Shaw's quote is very true because our actions our viewed and defined by the people around us as good or bad. A good conscience and quality character will allow the individual to distinguish between right and wrong; however, how society classifies the action may not necesarily agree with the person's intent. Depending on class, certain actions are either praised or condemned. I think Shaw is trying to explain the fact that good and bad have different meanings amongst the different classes. For example, while some in working class are able to fix their own cars and earn respect for having that talent. However, a rich person may look down at that person and say that they can pay for someone else to do it so why do it themselves. This distinction between what is accepted and respected changes as you take a look through the spectrum of social classes. Shaw was right in saying that it all depends on circumstances.