Inspector Calls Flashcards
Context
views brought him into conflict with the Government
Influential in the creation of welfare
Served in WW1
Wrote in society where women had few opportunities outside marriage and low paid work
Responsibility
Mrs. Birling
She abused her responsibility as chair of the Women’s court as she refused to help Eva because she didn’t like her and at a time when Eva most needed it
Responsibility
Mr. Birling
He doesn’t think he has a social responsibility. He believes that everyone should look after themselves and he shouldn’t have to take care of the lower class
He thinks he has to make a large profit and that by employing the lower class he is doing enough even though he doesn’t treat them right or pay them fairly
Responsibility
Gerald &; Eric
He has shown some responsibility by helping Eva with a place to stay and money but he still used her as a mistress and then left her
They both took advantage of her while she was in her most vulnerable state
You’d think …… as if were …. - community
Mr Birling
You’d think everybody had to look after everybody else, as if we were all mixed up like bees in a hive - community and all that nonsense
