Gender

Question 1

what does this quote show? “Is this the one you wanted me to have” pg 5 Act 1

Answer 1

male dominance - she is asking for his approval, it is his decision

Question 2

who says this quote and what does it show? “But these girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people.”

Answer 2

Shelia
It shows that women-especially the proletariat were exploited and used for men’s pleasure and money. Shelia is not accepting this and she begins to hint at the suffragette movement.

Question 3

fill in the gaps of this quote by Mrs. Birling - “I think

Shelia and I better go into the _____ ___ and leave you ___ - “

Answer 3

“drawing” “room”

“men”

Question 4

fill in the gaps of this quote by Gerald pg5 Act 1 - “You can ___ to me”

Answer 4

“drink”

Question 5

who says “you’ll have to get used to that, just as I had.” and what does it suggest about gender in society.

Answer 5

Mrs. Birling

She accepts male dominance in society and believes Shelia should lean to accept this as well.