Inspector calls quotes Flashcards

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Mr Birling
His size gives him a threatening appearance, thickset and pompous
‘heavy -looking…..

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‘heavy-looking, rather portentous man’

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Mr Birling
will do anything to succeed
‘a hard-headed…

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‘a hard-headed, practical man of business’

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Mr Birling
He has high opinion of his own importance. He likes to air his views.
‘ Yes, my dear,…

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’ Yes, my dear, I know -I’m talking too much’

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Mr B
He expects others to acknowledge his importance and show respect.
‘ I’m a public…

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’ I’m a public man’

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Mrs B- Sybil
Regards most people as beneath her and expects Inspector to treat her with respect.
‘ a rather cold woman….

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’ a rather cold woman and her husband’s social superior.’

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Mrs B
She is used to being listened to and having her opinions accepted. No-one should disagree.
‘Please don’t ……

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‘Please don’t contradict me like that’

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Mrs B
She is prudish, unforgiving and intolerant of other’s mistakes. Can’t accept Gerald’s affair.
‘It’s dis…….

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‘It’s disgusting to me’

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Mrs B
Able to influence the decision of the charity, shows power and respected member of charity group.
‘The most prominent ……..

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‘The most prominent member of the commitee’

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Eric
Treated as irresponsible child by father. Mr B knows Eric is drunk.
‘ Just keep quiet , Eric,

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’ Just keep quiet , Eric, and don’t get excited.’

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Eric
Father feels he knows more about life. Mr B didn’t go to expensive school.
‘That’s something this public school..

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‘That’s something this public school and varsity life you’ve had doesn’t seem to teach you’

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Eric
Doesn’t discuss problems with his mother. Mother has no idea about son’s life.
‘you’re not the type-

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‘you’re not the type- you don’t get drunk’

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Eric
Immature. Mr B thinks that Eric has had an easy life being the boss’s son.
‘Your trouble is-

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‘Your trouble is- you’ve been spoilt.’

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Sheila
Naivety, she can’t imagine someone not having anything to live for and committing suicide.
‘Oh- how horrible!…

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‘Oh- how horrible!…Was it an accident’

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Sheila
Bitter about affair but curious/strong enough to listen.
‘I wouldn’t miss it

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‘I wouldn’t miss it for the worlds’.

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Sheila
Strong enough to feel regret and accept responsibility.
‘I had her turned out

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‘I had her turned out of a job.’

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Sheila
It doesn’t matter if Inspector is real or not, she is only concerned that someone has been harmed.
She recognises that her parents refuse to accept their failures.
‘it’s you two who are being childish-

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‘it’s you two who are being childish- trying not to face the facts.’

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Gerald
Self-assured, mature and worldly wise.
‘easy, well-bred young man

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‘easy, well-bred young man-about town’

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Gerald
Mr B thinks he will make a good business partner and husband for S.
‘You’re just the kind of son

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‘You’re just the kind of son-in- law I always wanted.’

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Gerald
Maintains a stiff upper lip, but he does feel regret and partial responsibility.
‘ I’m rather more- upset- by this business

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’ I’m rather more- upset- by this business than I probably appear.’

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Gerald
Double standards. Thinks now scandal is averted, he wants to resume engagement. He forgets about Daisy.
‘Everything’s alright now, Sheila.

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‘Everything’s alright now, Sheila. What about this ring?’