Inspector Calls Quotations Flashcards

Question

Mr Birling: "Its my duty to...

Answer 1

.....keep labour costs down." - capitalist rhetoric and irony He masks his exploitation with a sense of duty, highlighting how capitalism frames profit over people.

Answer 2

...for anything in return." - defensive tone attempts to justify his actions, confirming the imbalance in power on Eva, who relied on his support.

Answer 3

....most important person in her life." - possessive tone He acknowledges the power he has over Eva, suggesting how quickly affection becomes exploitation

Answer 4

...sort would ever refuse money." - class prejudiced She assumes moral superiority and stereotypes of Eva based on her class, exploitation power to discredit her.

Answer 5

...to have it refused." - direct confession Openly admits to manipulating her position, showing how social power can inflict her without consequence

Answer 6

..I'm ashamed of" - denial and declarative statement Refusal to acknowledge wrongdoing highlights the cold detachment of the elite and their justciation of exploitations.

Answer 7

… - that's the hellish thing." - colloquial language and euphemism Obscure about the seriousness of his actions, reflecting his lack of awareness and the dangerous consequences it has.

Answer 8

..when a chap turns nasty." - euphemism and generalization vague and impersonal language, distcanes him fom his own guilt, exposing the way upper class escape accoutability for their treatemtn oif vulnerable women

Answer 9

..my child - your own grandchild." - emotive language and repetition Emotional break down reveals the weight of guilt he feels. He uses this to contrast the cold indifference of Mr. and Mrs. Birling, stressing the moral consequences of selfishness.

Answer 10

...that I did what I did" - repetition and declarative statement Takes responsibility for his actions showing moral maturity. Younger generation can change were as older does not.

Answer 11

…a chap can go to when he's in trouble." - accusatory tone

Answer 12

..helped kill her." - collective pronoun and blunt statement Eric accepts responsibility show's he has absorbed the inspectors message. He is a symbol of hope for social awareness and moral progress

Answer 13

…make a row." - verb choice "threatened" and euphemism Eric admits his use of aggression and control over Eva, reflecting the power and abuse by privileged men. Priestley criticises this toxic masculinity and its consequences on working class women.

Answer 14

.. to go in - but I insisted" - ellipsis and euphemism Fragmented speech and euphemistic language suggests Eric's guilt and shame whilst emphasizing the entitlement that he fell for. A critique against gender and class inequality

Answer 15

..the important thing." - contrast shifts his focus from materialism to morality, rejecting capitalist values in favor of human empathy.

Answer 16

..unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable". - dramatic irony His confident assertion is wrong, highlighting his ignorance and lack of awareness of social society

Answer 17

…a magistrate, a business man". - us of the triad and listing Self centered world view and belief in individualism His ignorance to social issues.

Answer 18

…asking for the earth." - hyperbole His disdain for social reform and workers rights. Fear of challenging his wealth and dignity.

Answer 19

..piece of gross impertinence." - dismissive language Refusal to acknowledge the significance of the issue, demonstrates his rejection of social equality.

Answer 20

…practical man of business" - epistemic modality Ironic as he thought the war wouldn't break out, blindness to political factors and his reliance on capitalism at understanding the world.

Answer 21

…higher prices." - juxtaposition and oxymoron He only cares about making and profiting money, rather than the welfare of his workers.

Answer 22

…until I've got to the bottom of this." - determined tone Resolve to expose the truth. He is an agent of moral clarity. Reflects the truth vs depiction

Answer 23

…we will have to share are guilt." - Irony Ironic as he is exposing their guilt, pushing the characters self-awareness. Avoiding responbility is futile.

Answer 24

… so we can hang ourselves." - metaphor Inspector is leading the family into a trap of self destruction. He is enabling social and personal change.

Answer 25

…play golf" - dismissive tone rejection of Mr. Birling attempt to downgrade him. Reinforces the need for societal change and class

Answer 26

…your social status Mr. birling." - Direct confrontation Disregard challenges the idea of class hierarchy, criticizing social divide. Critique on inequality

Answer 27

….blood and anguish" - rule of three all actions have consequences much like the war, Priestley critics capitalist views

Answer 28

her now, I would." - conditional tense conditional mood reflects regret and desire to make amends, reinforcing Sheila as morally responsible.

Answer 29

.. nothings really happened at all." - dramatic irony contrasts parents denial, showing her increase in maturity, Priestley uses younger generations willingness to uncover comfortable truths.

Answer 30

.. the way you talk." - emotive language and verb "frightens" disturbed by her parents lack of remorse. Verb shows her deepening awareness of moral consequences

Answer 31

.. seem to have learnt anything" - direct address Criticizes her elders inability to grow, suggesting she has been taught by the inspector. Priestley uses her to argue that true education is moral, not just academic

Answer 32

…wanted me to have?" - rhetorical question and irony subtly mocks Gerald's control over their engagement, showing her sings of subverting patriacal norms.

Answer 33

…but a joke." - short sentence Blunt dismissal of older generations flippant attitudes reinforces her transformation into a serious character. She is upholding moral dignity.

Answer 34

…I am capable of doing things on my own." - assertive tone and direct address Asserts her independence, challenging both her parents and traditional gender roles. Priestley empowers her a s symbol of female agency in a restrictive society.