Inspector Quotes Flashcards
Act one
“The Inspector need not be a big man but he creates at once an impression of massiveness,solidity and purposefulness”
What does this quotation show?
Shows that the Inspector is a big part to the play and that he seems powerful , even without looking it.
Act one
“It’s my duty to ask questions”
What does this quotation show?
Shows that he won’t be bullied into stopping the investigation and knows his priorities, he’s sternly telling the Birlings that he won’t be told what to do.
Act one
“Burnt out her insides…few friends…lonely… half starved”
What does this quotation tell about the Inspector?
Shows that he doesn’t sugar coat anything and doesn’t try make the Birlings feel better, he wants them to know the truth and her state, making them fell grossed and even more guilty because it was a brutal death.
Act one
“The Inspector imposes himself between them and the photograph”
What does this quotation show?
That the Inspector is in charge and will only let the investigation go the way he wants, won’t let people try overtake the investigation or not listen to what he said.
Act two
“She’ll be alone in her responsibility , the rest of tonight , all tomorrow , all the next night-“
What does this show about the Inspector?
That he understands who’s more compassionate to the situation and can tell who will change from the events that have happened, that he doesn’t worry about how people will react to him talking “bad” about a higher middle class person.
