act2

Question 1

quotes of Sheila warning the others in act 2

Answer 1

1)be careful you don’t ask for more, Gerald
2): you see, I feel you’re beginning all wrong. And I’m afraid you’ll say or do something that you’ll be
sorry for afterwards.

3)you mustn’t try to build up a kind of wall between us and that girl. If you do,
then the inspector will just break it down. And it’ll be all the worse when he does.

Question 2

a quote that show Sheila has matured a bit

Answer 2

she wants to stay “Inspector: well, I don’t want to keep you here. I’ve no more questions to ask you.
Sheila: no, but you haven’t finished asking questions – have you?
Inspector: No.
Sheila: (to gerald) You see? (to inspector.) then I’m staying.
Gerald: Why should you? It’s bound to be unpleasant and disturbing.
Inspector: and you think young women ought to be protected against unpleasant and disturbing things?
“

Question 3

how does the inspector take control in act 2 and assert his dominance on the other

Answer 3

Sheila and Gerald are all bickering until the inspector says

”: (massively taking charge) allow me, miss Birling. (to Gerald.) I can tell you why miss Birling
wants to stay on and why she says it might be better for her if she did. A girl died tonight. A pretty, lively sort of
girl, who never did anybody any harm. But she died in misery and agony – hating life –”

Question 4

a quote that shows miss birling accidently describing eric

Answer 4

“Mrs Birling: Certainly. I consider it your duty. And now no doubt you’d like to say good night.
Inspector: not yet. I’m waiting.
Mrs Birling: Waiting for what?
Inspector: To do my duty.
Sheila: (distressed) Now, mother – don’t you see?
Mrs Birling: ( understanding now) But surely …. I mean … it’s ridiculous . . .
// she stops, and exchanges a frightened glance with her husband.//”

Question 5

when does Gerald meet Eva/daisy

Answer 5

in march the year before