an inspector calls Flashcards
1
Q
Birling: “I can’t……. any responsibility.’
A
accept
2
Q
Mr birling: Look, Inspector - I’d
give ……. - yes, thousands -”,
A
thousands- what mr birling to prevent losing wealth and social status
through a criminal record. This epitomises the individualistic nature of capitalism.
3
Q
epitomises
A
be a perfect example of.-mr birling is a perfect example of individualistic nature of capitalism.
4
Q
“these girls aren’t ….. labour they are people”-sheila birling
A
cheap-
Priestley presents Sheila as the voice of a socialist younger generation: she, like Eric, challenges her father’s view that business is more important than caring for others. Priestley uses Sheila to promote social responsibility.
5
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