English Lit Quoted ( An Inspector Calls)

Question 1

What does this quote represent “A man has to make his own way.” – Mr. Birling- act 1

Answer 1

Capitalist views, individualism, dramatic irony.

Question 2

What does this quote represent “But these girls aren’t cheap labour – they’re people.” – Sheila act 1

Answer 2

Social responsibility, contrast with Birling’s views.

Question 3

What does this quote represent “The Germans don’t want war.” – Mr. Birling-act 1

Answer 3

Dramatic irony, undermines his credibility

Question 4

What does this quote represent
“We really must stop these silly pretences.” – Sheila - act 2

Answer 4

Maturity, contrasts with older generation

Question 5

What does this quote represent “Public men have responsibilities as well as privileges.” – Inspector Goole - act 2

Answer 5

Challenges capitalist attitudes, social responsibility.

Question 6

What does this quote represent “Go and look for the father of the child.” – Mrs. Birling - act 2

Answer 6

Ironic—condemns Eric without realizing.

Question 7

What does this quote represent “We are responsible for each other.” – Inspector Goole - act 3

Answer 7

Priestley’s socialist message, moral lesson.

Question 8

What does this quote represent “You’re not the kind of father a chap could go to.” – Eric - act 3

Answer 8

Family dysfunction, lack of support.

Question 9

What does this quote represent “Everything’s all right now, Sheila. What about this ring?” – Gerald- act 3

Answer 9

He hasn’t changed, contrast with Sheila’s growth.

Question 10

What does this quote represent “That was the police. A girl has just died.” – Mr. Birling - act 3

Answer 10

Twist ending, cycle of responsibility, cylclical structure .