Arthur Birling Flashcards
1
Q
‘Unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable’
A
- play was written in 1945, so he is far from correct
- use of dramatic irony not only proves that it is a mistaken view, but it allows the audience to understand that he is not wise, but in fact a rather stupid and injudicious character
2
Q
Quote to show he likes to be in control
A
‘I’ll find out FIRST’
3
Q
Quote to show he is business minded
A
‘A hard-headed, practical man of business’
4
Q
‘you’ll have a good laugh over it yet!’
stage direction of ‘triumphantly’
A
- he doesn’t take anything seriously, he hasn’t changed
- reflect his inability to sympathise
5
Q
‘Public scandal’
A
More concerned about his reputation and doesn’t show any sorrow about Eva Smith
-‘i have to cover this up’
6
Q
quote to show he doesn’t support community
A
-‘a man has to look after his own business and himself’, priestley highlighting conservative ideals and capitalist views
7
Q
‘Lower costs and higher prices’
A
- CAPITALIST VIEW
- sees his daughters marriage as a business deal which shows how greedy he is
- He does not consider the impact ‘higher prices’ might have on anyone else, he just wants more money.
