Inspector Calls Mrs Birling

Question 1

What quote in Act 1 uses sibilance to highlight Mrs Birling as a dominant, conniving character?

Answer 1

“a rather cold woman, and her husband’s social superior”

Question 2

What quote in Act 2 reveals Mrs Birling’s hypocrisy in responsibility in gender roles?

Answer 2

“Go and look for the father of the child, it’s his responsibility”

Question 3

What quote in Act 2 uses a compound sentence to emphasise Mrs Birling’s snobbish and defiant tone?

Answer 3

“Unlike the other three, I did nothing I’m ashamed of”

Question 4

What quote in Act 3 cements how Mrs Birling uses a spiteful, demeaning dysphemism when talking to her children?

Answer 4

“I’m absolutely ashamed of you”