Inspector calls Act 2 Flashcards
“You mustn’t try to build up a kind of wall between us and that girl”
Sheila to her mother’s defensive and non-compliant attitude towards the Inspector about Eva Smith.
“Nothing but morbid curiosity”
Mrs Birling accuses Sheila of staying around simply to satisfy her curiosity.
“Yes, I think it was simply a piece of gross impertinence”
Mrs Birling when talking about the fact that Eva/Daisy called herself Mrs Birling
“Why should you do any protesting? It was you who turned the girl out in the first place”
Inspector Goole (sharply) to Birling.
“I rather respect you more than I’ve ever done before”
Sheila to Gerald once he has been honest about his affair and she hands the engagement ring back.
“First, the girl herself. … Secondly, I blame the young man who was the father of the child… He should be made an example of”
Mrs Birling when asked by Inspector Goole who is to blame.