An Inspector Calls Act 3 Flashcards
Eric
Shows how women are viewed more as objects
First thing noticed was her looks
Eva was used for sex
“I wasn’t in love with her or anything - but i liked her - she was pretty and a good sport”
Inspector Goole
Warns family of selfish actions continues
Foreshadows the beginning of the world wars
“You will be taught in fire, blood and anguish “
Sheila
Becoming aware of families nature
Sheila sees the wrong in her family
Frightened by views
“It frightens me the way you talk”
Mr Birling Shows Mr Birling selfish nature Putting himself in front of family Irony Shows his obsession with reputation, does not care as much for family than shown
“You! You don’t seem to care about anything. But i care. I was almost certain for a knighthood in the next honours list”
Gerald
Attempts to move on from events that occured
Expects sheila to restart the engagement
“Everything’s all right now Sheila. What about this ring?”
Inspector Goole
Shows Eva is not the only one
There are many struggling in lower classes
Lots more exploited by upper classes
“Millions and millions of John Smiths and Eva Smith still left with us”
Sheila
Despite inspector seeming fake, she still holds responsibility
Knows it was a collective murder, everyone participated
“Between us we drove that girl to commit suicide”
Eric
Takes responsibility, knows severity of his actions
Like sheila, remains responsible despite non existence of inspector
“The fact remains that i did what i did”
Mr Birling
More concerned with reputation than death of Eva
Worried about knighthood
Trying to move on and pretend it didn’t happen
“I’ve got to cover this up”
Gerald
Finding reasons to believe Inspector Goole wasn’t real
Like Mr and Mrs birling, he isn’t trying to avoid and cover the entire situation
“We’ve no proof it was the same photograph and therefore no proof it was the same girl”
