Inspector Calls Flashcards
What does mr Birling say in Act 1 at the dinner table about women? Wat means to
“Clothes mean something quite different to a women… a sort of sign or token of their self respect “
Imply sexism in socioty. Men and women have different views. Mr b has a lack of understanding to equality. Foreshadows potential issues with his acknowledgment with Eva smith.
K.b priestly uses narrative language to talk about common society beliefs before antagonising them. So the readers can feel sympathetic to his message.
What quote represents birling la business mindset in Act 1?
“Hard-headed, practical man of business”
Conveys capitalist mindset. Aswell as emphasis on his “hard” mentality. Juxtaposed in the rest of play. Again common mindset to poeple, he’s old so may be a mindset for old men. Young could change
Priestly suggest capitilist is bad, as it will lead to family and financial problems. Like birling situation with Eric. Money doesn’t solve everything
What does me birding say about the titianic?
“Unsinkable, Absolutely unsinkable” repetition
What quote clearly represent Mr birling having little social responsibility ?
“A man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own”
What does inspector goole say after Birling denies responsibility?
“A chain of events” metaphor
How does Eric react to Mr birling firing Eva smith?
“Why shouldn’t they try for higher wages?” Rhetorical question
What does shiela say after she hears she was the cause of Eva smith losing her second job?
“I’ll never, never do it again to anybody” repetition, emotive language
In act 2 what Sheila say in response to mrs birlings refusing allegations? And what it implies?
“You mustn’t try to build up a kind of wall between us and that girl… inspector will just break it down”
Indicates mrs birling is out of touch with society. That she has a lack of spatial understanding to others. Priestly present the middle upper class who are wealthy as uncaring. This is bad. Or verifys that they may/ should be correct. To encourage a socialist mind set
How does Gerald describe his actions to daisy Renton during his allegations?
“I didn’t install her there so that I could make love to her” controlling language. “Install” a tone of machinery. Does not care for her actual feelings
What does mrs birding say after confessing she refused to give money to Eva?
“Gross impertinence” “ i didn’t like her manner” ignorance
What does mas Burlington say Eva claimed in act 2?
Claimed “fine feelings and scruples” alliteration, metaphor . Shows Sybil think they should not have morals
How does Eric excuse himself for raping Eva smith?
“I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty” slang word accent. Like he hasn’t been educated properly. Distante himself from reality. Potentially turning into a devil.
How does Eric describe Eva smith?
“She was pretty and a good sport”
Metaphor. Refers to physical activity, maybe like a dog. Belittling her presence. Short sentence. So he doesn’t lose the point at focus. Actually honest unlike the older generation. Presilla suggesting age gap affects our ability to take responsibility
How does Eric feel about mr birding in act 3 after admitting he stole money
“ your not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble”
What does the inspector say to urge change at the end of his presence in act 3?
“We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other” metaphor, we are not functions in a body, but rather live in the same place. Is a more socialist view. So this is the voice of priestly
