key quotes abut inspector calls Flashcards
what does the quote ‘’ we a members of one body’’ show ?
- Biblical illusion to bible we should treat others how we want to be treats and look after one another as the bible implies.
The upper class should protect and help the working class who have less so that the can have a decent quality of life - one body we have responsibility for each other
members of one body- each person has a role to pay in making the world a better place
body connotes to a whole system that members need to work towards
body- could symbolise Jesus and his perfect, kind and moral cations. the fact thaw e are members of one body could suggest that we should act more like Jesus there for be kind to one another, treat everybody equally.
the author may be trying to highlight that if there is lack of morality or responsibility foe a class or group- that is detrimental to everyone, just like if an organ was declining in the human body it would effect the whole body.
oh- come, come - I’m treating Gerald like one of the family, I’m sure he won’t object.
this quote emphasises mr Birlings selfishness and apathy as he Cleary knows that he is wealthy and not exposed to the full hardships of life that the Lower class have to face as he says Gerald will not object because he I so well off.
This also proves that mr Birling thinks he is extremely superior to others as he believes that people would be lucky and fortunate to be treated as if they were his ‘family” as he believes he is clearly better than anyone else and it it a privilege to even be associated with him.
I’m sure - he is confident in his opinions- “ hard headed practical mad of business’’ - reflecting his hubris
self superiority it is like a privilege to be around hims- treated himself like a God and holds himself on a high pedestal - the inspector challenges this bye saying ‘’ we are members of one body” - which could hint we are children of Christ/ God telling us God id superior to us. The fact that mr billing is acting like a God emphasises his hubris as he thins he is better than God. the Inspector attempts to bring him back to reality and essentilaly humble humble him as he the noun ‘ members’ hints that everyone is equal and has a part to play- challenging Mr Bs ideology that he is above everybody else - reflects the challenging and humbling nature of the inspector.
the inspector is and Ideologue towards his capitalist opinions
semantic field of confidence/ hubris/ arrogance/ self righteousness/ self superiority
‘’ I’m sure’’
‘’ Obviously’’
‘‘nonsense”
‘’ that’s right’’
‘’ of course’’
all of which are phrases that display great confidence
highlights that he is very aware and careful of who he treated nicely and respectfully just because of their hight status
he likes to do things for his own benefit
he is capable of treating others nicely however is very selective of who he lets in reflecting his hubris
the regards anyone that he does nothing is as good as him in a disrespectful manner
he is only kind and inviting to people that will benefit him- he is a self seeker and very self serving and he likes to seek his on ‘’ prosperity’’ he wants to be ‘‘properly protected’’
