Inspector Calls

Question 1

Objectives of Mr Birling in scene:

Answer 1

. To justify his actions for firing Eva Smith and implying that it had nothing to do with the death of Eva Smith.
. Also makes sure he shows his social status is above the inspector’s by making himself in control of the conversation.
- does this to Eric as well.

Question 2

Mr Birling’s role in play:

Answer 2

. To maintain his family’s social status.

• Justify’s his family’s actions.
• Gets Sheila engage to Gerald as his family are even higher social status.

Question 3

Mr Birling’s feelings throughout scene:

Answer 3

Confident and relaxed, confused that inspector is going against him, becomes angry and snappy towards the end because he feels as if the inspector is taking over the conversation, calms down at end.

Question 4

Scene summary:

Answer 4

Situated at start of play in Birling household in the dining room with Mr Birling taking about Eva Smith to the inspector. Gerald and Eric are also in the room, witnessing the conversation.