An Inspector Calls-Age

Question 1

Mr Birling’s beliefs and values quotes

Answer 1

“A man has to make his own way, has to look after himself and his family too”
“Community and all that nonsense”

Question 2

Mr Birling’s lack of responsibility and empathy

Answer 2

“I can’t accept any responsibility”
“Wretched girl’s suicide”

Question 3

Mrs Birling’s beliefs and values

Answer 3

“I don’t suppose for a moment that we can understand why the girl committed suicide”
“Girls of that class”

Question 4

Mrs Birling’s lack of responsibility and empathy

Answer 4

“I’m very sorry. But I think she had only herself to blame”

Question 5

Sheila’s realisation of her role in Eva’s death/mistreatment of proletariats

Answer 5

“But these girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people”
“I know I’m to blame and I’m desperately sorry”

Question 6

Sheila’s recognition of her parents faults

Answer 6

“It’s you two being childish - trying not to face the facts”

Question 7

Eric’s alcoholism and sense of guilt

Answer 7

“I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty”
“we all helped to kill her”

Question 8

Eric’s sense of estrangement from father

Answer 8

“You’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble”