Mr Berling

Question 1

“Unsinkable,absolutely unsinkable” mr berlin refers to titanic

Answer 1

Symbolic of capitalism- the rich bourgeoisse people. Emphasise his strong belief in capitalism. Titanic was representative of power/progress. Mr berlin believes he is undefeatable due to his power but foreshadows mr berlin’s downfall dramatic irony . Inspector ghoul acts as mouthpiece of priestly and beings the downfall of capitalism. He embodies socialism

Question 2

“Im not defending him,but you must understand” refering to gerald cheating on sheilla and sheilla handing the rungs back

Answer 2

Juxtaposition as he will defend him but also juxtaposing how a father should behave. Mr berlin is a bictim of capitalism as he views his daughter as an opportunity for money. And their engagaemenet as a fine business deal. Feel sympathy as mr berlin epitomizes the danger of capitalism become selfish individual where life revolves around them.”you must understand” is an imperative showing they can do what they want

Question 3

“A man has to look after himself …family”

Answer 3

There is no social responsibility- men have to look after themeselves-which summons the inspector-supernatural reaction to selfishness/rejected of responsibility. Syntax of “himself”coming before “family” side point