Edna Quotes

Question 1

A1 - ‘parlour maid’

Answer 1

‘Edna the parlour maid is just clearing the table’

In the introduction of the characters she is the least mentioned one

Question 2

A1 - doorbell

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Answer 2

We hear a sharp ring of a front doorbell.

‘Please sir, an inspector’s called.’

BIRLING
‘All right, Edna. Show him in here. Give us some more light.’

Edna could have allowed Birling to finish his conversation but tells that the Inspector has arrived – an opportunity for social change (her life would be better if the Birlings learnt their lesson)
Birling calls her Edna whereas she calls him ‘Sir’

Birling uses imperatives to demonstrate his dominance over the working class (EDNA)

Question 3

A1 - tea

Answer 3

MRS BIRLING

‘Edna’ll go. I asked her to wait up to make us some tea’

Question 4

Why is Edna’s name similar to Eva’s?

Answer 4

To show that they’re in the same class

Question 5

What device is Edna?

Answer 5

She is the dramatic device – the birlings don’t have to leave the room to perform tasks – she does them for them