Key Quotations for An Inspector Calls Flashcards
Who says “why fool he knows of course and i hate to think how much he knows that we don’t know yet you’ll see .you’ll see”
Sheila Birling
Who said “he ought to be dealt with in very severely make sure that he’s compelled to confess in public his responsibility”
Mrs Birling
Who says “The Titanic- she sails next week…. and unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable”
Mr Birling
Who said “But remember this.One Eva Smith has gone-. but there are millions and millions and millions of Eva smiths and John Smiths still left with us, with their lives, their hopes and fears, their suffering and chance of happiness, all intertwined with our lives, and what we think and say and do.”
Inspector Goole
What quote does this belong with Mrs Birling language is quite abrupt and dismissive.
“girl of that class”
What quote belongs with Sheila’s language becomes more passionate and she uses sarcasm.
“so nothing happened, so there’s nothing to be sorry for, nothing to learn.”
What quote does shelia use to sound childish and selfish
“yes, go on, Mummy”
What quote does Inspector Goole use to make a chain imagery
“A girl died tonight.A pretty girl, lively sort of girl, who never did anybody any harm. But she died in misery and agony- hating life.”
What does Eric Brinling mean when he says “ well, i was in that state when a chap easily turn nasty- and i threatened to make a row
Eric euphemism to describe his sexual assault on Eva Smith.
When Gerald says “ she’s obviously has about as much as she can stand” what is he trying to do?
When Gerald says that hes trying to get Sheila out of the conversation and trying to tell the inspector everything when sheila isn’t there
