AIC Mr Birling Quotes

Question 1

Mrs B - “(reproachfully) Arthur, you’re not supposed to say such things –”

Answer 1

Because they are upper class they do not feel it is right to thank the chef who is not their class. They feel it lowers their status.

Question 2

Mr B - “for lower costs and higher prices.”

Answer 2

This shows that Arthur Birling is extremely concerned about money and his status. He tries to make the most out of every situation.

Question 3

Act 1.

Dramatic Irony.

Answer 3

“There isn’t a chance on war”.

“The titanic unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable”.

Question 4

Act 1.
Capitalist view .
Business is his only priority.

Answer 4

“Perhaps we may look forward to the next time when Crofts and Birling are no longer competing but are working together- for lower costs and higher prices”.

Question 5

ACT 3.
He refer his children to this.
Eric and Sheila both took responsibility.

Answer 5

“The famous younger generation”

Question 6

ACT 2.
Rude towards the inspector.
Ironic because he has a awful tone.

Answer 6

“I’ve told you before i don’t like your tone”