Inspector Goole Flashcards
“No thank you Mr Birling. I’m on duty”
Initial reaction of Mr Birling
Mr. Birling is trying to bribe him.
The inspector knows better
“Birling: perhaps I ought to warn you that he’s an old friend of mine, and I see him very frequently. We play golf together sometimes up at the West Brumley.
Inspector: (drily) I don’t play golf”
His initial reaction to Mr Birling
Mr Birling once again trying to impose as an impression of power but inspector can see through him.
“Inspector: cutting through massively)”
His reaction to Mr Birling
Cuts Mr Birling off
“She wasn’t pretty when I saw her today, but she had been pretty - very pretty.”
His treatment of Sheila
Saying the truth to her
Not treating her like a child because she’s young still and a woman
“(Recognises it with a little cry…)…. I didn’t do it she’s upsetting herself.”
His treatment of Sheila
Doesn’t comfort her.
“By appointment?” “More drinks?” “And of course she was worried?”
His treatment of Eric
Ask short and quick questions.
Being a catalyst
Doesn’t care how upset Eric is getting he is just moving forward with the case
“I’ll explain why when you’ve answered my questions, Mrs Birling.”
His treatment of Mrs Birling
Being stubborn like Mrs Birling
Talking to her like no one has before
Doesn’t treat with the respect she wants
“You admit being prejudiced against her case?”
His treatment of Mrs Birling
Doesn’t care - says the hard cold truth
Treats her as an equal
“Your offering the money at the wrong time.”
“One Eva smith is gone but there are millions and million and millions of Eva Smith….still left with us….intertwined with our lives.”
“We do not live alone. We are members of one body.”
His final speech
