Inspector Calls Quotes Flashcards
A quote to represent mr billing as arrogant?
“I’m talking as a hard-headed, practical man of business. And I say there isn’t a chance of war”
The word “hard-headed” meaning stubborn helps show mr Billings arrogance through his description of himself not realizing he’s just referred to himself as stubborn, his arrogance to is seen through his false prediction of war not happening despite in occurring in the same year
a quote to represent Sheila as childish and naïve
“I’m sorry Daddy actually I was listening.”
“Yes, go on, mummy. You must drink our health.”
a quote to represent the inspector as prophetic?
prophetic meaning-accurately predicting what will happen in the future.
“if men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish. Good night.”
What’s a simple quote to show mr Birlings capitalism?
“Community and all that nonsense”
A quote to show Sheila taking social responsibility?
“At least I’m trying to tell the truth. I expect you’ve done things you’re ashamed of too.”
A quote to show Mr Birling does not feel socially responsible?
“If we were all responsible for everything that happened to everybody we’d had anything to do with, it would be very awkward, wouldn’t it?”
A quote to show Eric feeling socially responsible?
“You lot may be letting yourselves out nicely, but I can’t. Nor can mother. We did her in all right.”
A quote to show Mrs Birling not feeling socially responsible
“I should think not. Eric, I’m absolutely ashamed of you.”
