AIC key points Flashcards
1
Q
How is Mr. Birling presented?
A
- Capitalist
- Self-assured and arrogant
- Lack of social responsibility
2
Q
How is Mrs. birling presented?
A
- Snobby/class-conscious
- Sides with the older generation
- Cold/lacks empathy
3
Q
How is Sheila presented?
A
- Naïve -> mature development
- Voice of socialism
- Remorseful/willing to learn
4
Q
How is Eric presented?
A
- troubled/a victim of regret
- Remorseful
5
Q
How is Gerald presented?
A
- Charming and confident
- Morally ambiguous
- Resistant to change/sides with older generation
6
Q
How is the Inspector presented?
A
- Mysterious
- Authoritative
- Vehicle for socialism and moral responsibility
7
Q
How is the role of gender presented?
A
- Traditional societal roles
- The challenge of gender norms
- The inequality of gender and respect/power
8
Q
How is socialism vs capitalism presented?
A
- Through the two generations
- Through the role of the Inspector
- Through the reactions in discovery of truth
9
Q
How is age presented?
A
- Different responses to discovery of Eva.
- The beliefs of capitalism and socialism
- How the older generation treat the younger
10
Q
How is class presented?
A
- Privileges
- Exploitation
- Final message
11
Q
How is Eva smith presented?
A
- Symbol of working class
- Victim of social injustice
- Catalyst for change
