inspector calls (misses Birling

Question 1

girls of that class

Answer 1

Mrs Birling clearly draws a distinction between her and Eva – she is “that” class.

Question 2

• if you think you can bring any pressure to bear upon my Inspector, you’re quite mistaken

Answer 2

Mrs Birling’s arrogance – the inspector won’t affect her. Her tone is almost patronising as well

Question 3

• You have no power to make me change my mind

Answer 3

The Inspector has “no power” over her – no ability to change her – she sees power as being entirely down to privilege and the idea that he might reason with her is not something she could contemplate

Question 4

• I don’t believe it. I won’t believe it.

Answer 4

Is this Mrs Birling’s truth? That she “won’t” see the truth – she refuses to

Question 5

• I did no more than my duty

Answer 5

Her duty is to pass judgements on the lower classes. That is what she did and she’s unapologetic about it

Question 6

• I accept no blame for it at all

Answer 6

Again – a refusal to accept any responsibility for what happened

Question 7

I was the only one who didn’t give in to him

Answer 7

Even in the end she is determined to maintain her sense of superiority