Function of characters Flashcards
What do Gerald and Mr and Mrs Birling represent?
The antagonists
They refuse to accept responsibility or change.
What does the Inspector represent?
The protagonist
He highlights the characters wrongdoings and tries to get them to change.
What do Sheila and Eric represent?
The agents of change
They accept responsibility and encourage their parents to do the same.
They also mature throughout the play.
What are foils in terms of characters?
Characters that contrast the other characters.
Who is Eva a foil for?
The upper classes
Her life contrasts the life of the upper classes
Who is the Inspector a foil for?
Mr Birling
He cares about others and is a socialist, whereas Mr Birling is egotistical and selfish and a capitalist.
Who is Sheila and Eric a foil for?
Gerald and Mr and Mrs Birling.
They accept responsibility and actively change throughout the play.
