Inspector Flashcards
Shows he doesn’t rely on his physical appearance to establish dominance
“Need not be a big man”
Clothes do not indicate his class
“Plain darkish suit”
Interrupts Mr Birling + Talks down to him + Spreads key socialist message
“Public men, Mr Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges”
Dismissive attitude to threats from Mr Birling
“I don’t play golf”
Very persistent and refuses to back down
“Apologize for what – doing my duty?”
Lists Eva’s good qualities then contrasts them with her fate to create shock
“A pretty, lively sort of girl” + “But she died in misery and agony – hating life”
Delivers Priestley’s message about socialism
“We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other”
Foreshadowing war and using Priestley’s personal experience in service
“If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish
Very skilled at what he does
“Taking charge, masterfully”
Emotive language to evoke empathy towards Eva
“She died in misery and agony”
Short, sharp language has cutting effect and focuses their attention back on the matter at hand
“The girl’s dead though”
Describes Eva’s death in gruesome detail to evoke an emotional response + use shock factor
“Burnt her inside out of course”
Loses temper at Mr Birling when previously he was calm, reflecting seriousness of situation
“Don’t stammer and yammer at me again man”
Asks Gerald a very personal question to catch him off guard. Shows he does not care for social boundaries.
“Were you in love with her?”
Effect he has on the Birlings after he leaves shows his immediate impact on them and effect of loss of his presence
“Leaving them staring, subdued and wondering
