An Inspector Calls Quotes Flashcards
Brilig quote - “I’m taking as a hard…
“I’m taking as a hard headed practical man of business”
Shiela quote - Mum…
Mummy… Daddy
Shiela quote - what was she…
What was she like, was she pretty?
Shiela quote - imperti…
Jel…. Of her
Impertinent.
Jealous of her
Shiela quote - Impertinent is such…
Impertinent is such a silly word
Shiela quote - wonderful…
Wonderful fairy prince
Shiela quote - metaphorical language to say to parents
Wall - not to build a “wall” between themselves and Eva.
Shiela quote - shiela continues her metaphorical language “…. Up to the neck
“We’re all in it - up to the neck”
How does Priestley present Shiela?
Priestley presents Sheila as a character who quickly learns the inspector message of social responsibility unlike her parents. The contrast between Sheila and her parents can be interpreted as Priestley criticising the behaviour of the older generation who are fixed in their ways.
Mrs Birling quote 1
“About fifty, a rather…
“About fifty, a rather cold woman and her husband’s social superior”
Mrs Birling quote 2
“girl of…
“girls of that class”
Mrs Birling quote 3
“Shiela, the things…
“Sheila, the things you girls pick up these days.”
Mrs Birling quote 4
“Arthur, your not…
“Arthur, your not supposed to say such things.”
Mrs Birling quote “unlike the other three…
“unlike the other three, I am not ashamed of what I did”
Eric quote “you never…
Eric - “You never loved me”. This quote provides evidence to Mrs Birling’s attitude towards her family because it states that she never showed love towards her children. Therefore, due to her lack of motherly responsibilities and love that every child deserves to receive, she is presented as an unlikable character.
