Arthur Birling

Question 1

Give two quotes to show that Mr Birling only cares about what he gains in the situation

Answer 1

“your engagement to Shelia means a tremendous lot to me”

“you’re just the kind of son in law I always wanted”

Question 2

Give a key quote for Capitalism

Answer 2

“for lower costs and higher prices”

Question 3

Give some quotes for irony

Answer 3

“there’s a lot of wild talk about possible labour trouble in the near future”
“the Germans don’t want war”
“unsinkable absolutely unsinkable”
“in 1940 you may be giving a little party like this”

Question 4

Give a key quote for capitalism and selfishness

Answer 4

“you’d think everybody has to look after everybody else, as if we were all mixed up together like bees in a hive- community and all that nonsense”

Question 5

Give a key quote for profit

Answer 5

“well, it’s my duty to keep labour costs down”

Question 6

Give a quote for Mr Birling bribing the inspector

Answer 6

“look inspector i’d give thousands- yes thousands”