Key Themes - Abuse Of Power And Corruption Flashcards
How does Priestly expose the abuse of power in the Birling family?
The Inspector interrupts their dinner and exposes how they have all abused their power from being in a higher class.
How does Priestly present the abuse of power with Mr Birling?
He uses his power from being in upper class to get Eva fired, just because she wanted a slightly higher pay raise.
How does Priestly present the abuse of power through Mrs Birling?
She abuses her power in the Brumley Women’s Charity to deny Eva help when the other women on the board wanted to help her.
How does Priestly present the abuse of power through Sheila?
She uses her family status ad power to get Eva fired, just because she was in a bad mood and jealous.
How does Priestly present the abuse of power through Eric?
He uses both his physical power and his status to force himself onto Eva when she doesn’t want to sleep with him.
How does Priestly present the abuse of power through Gerald?
He uses his social status and money to manipulate Eva into becoming his mistress.
How does Priestly present the abuse of power through guilt of the characters?
Gerald and Mr and Mrs Birling refuse to accept responsibility or care what consequences their actions have on lower class people.
