Inspector Goole - Analysis Flashcards
“cutting through massively” what does this show
adverb “massively” asserts his dominance
“it’s better to ask for the earth than to take it” what does this show
Birling’s take what they want, Eva doesn’t and this is why she is morally superior as she doesn’t think she’s entitled
“public men have responsibilities as well as privileges” what does this show
thinks Mr Birling has failed to realise his position entails a duty of responsibility for other
“you needn’t give me any rope” what does this show
not there to tell them what they already know - there to make them show remorse
uses Birling’s imagery
“you slammed the door in her face” what does this show
condemnation, final - there was no going back, audience begin to feel repulsion and disgust
“don’t stammer and yammer at me, man”
refers to him as a man to show his social class is irrelevant, implies Arthur is talking nonsense
“to do my duty” what does this show
represents importance of justice - getting it for Eva
“each of you helped to kill her” what does this show
represents the truth they can’t get away from, unafraid to confront them, everyone must admit to their actions
“we are responsible for eachother” what does this show
personal pronoun emphasises society should be united, we have to understand how people aren’t treated fairly
“there are millions and millions of John Smith’s and Eva Smith’s”
isn’t just about Eva, collective responsibility applies to everyone in life
“they will be taught in fire and anguish” what does this show
emotive, lots of imagery, warning society. Set before the world wars, written after. If we don’t recognise injustice we’re all doomed
