Checklist

Question 1

Birling Family

Answer 1

1. Initially presented as the archetypal Victorian family, affluent, respectable etc..
2. Initially solid, respectable family unit, revealed that they aren’t supportive of each other
3. Divided - young want to change, old stuck in their ways

Question 2

Social Class

Answer 2

1. Upper class presented as irresponsible and unempathetic towards lower class
2. Upper class presented as paranoid in fear of losing social status
3. Upper class’ view of lower class is exaggerated and they believe in prejudices

Question 3

Conflict

Answer 3

1. Old vs Young, old don’t take responsibility while young accept their role and learn
2. Conflict can be created through lies and hiding secrets, it is a consequence for trying to hyde secrets
3. Upper class causes conflict for the lower class

Question 4

Conflict P1

Answer 4

‘you’re beginning all over again to pretend like nothing much has happened-‘ -Sheila
‘Nothing much has happened!’ -Birling

‘(bitterly) I suppose we’re all nice people now.’ -Sheila

Question 5

Birling Family P2

Answer 5

‘because you’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble.’ - Eric

Question 6

Conflict P3

Answer 6

‘Girls of that class-‘

Question 7

Social Class P1

Answer 7

‘it’s my duty to keep labour costs down’

Question 8

Social Class P2

Answer 8

‘cranks’

Question 9

Conflict P2

Answer 9

‘I was awfully busy at the works all that time.’

Question 10

Birling Family P1

Answer 10

‘they… are pleased with themselves’