Inspector Goole Responsibility

Question 1

This quote is the central message of the play.

Answer 1

“We are responsible for each other.”

Question 2

This quote shows how Goole forces the family to confront their collective responsibility.

Answer 2

“Each of you helped to kill her.”

Question 3

This quote shows how Goole challenges Birling’s view that business and ethics are separate.

Answer 3

“Public men, Mr. Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges.”

Question 4

This quote highlights the ongoing need for social responsibility.

Answer 4

“One Eva Smith has gone – but there are millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us.”

Question 5

This quote, said by Goole, is a warning about the consequences of ignoring social responsibility.

Answer 5

“If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish.”