Mr Birling Flashcards
What Mr Birling quote summarises capitalism?
“Lower costs and higher prices.”
What quote shows personal gain for Mr Birling from Sheila’s engagement?
“You’re just the kind of son-in-law I always wanted.”
Finish the quote. “It’s one of the…”
“Happiest nights of my life.”
What’s a quote that shows Mr Birling as arrogant?
“And I speak as a hard-headed business man,”
What quote foreshadows the factory strike?
“Last month, just because the miners came out on strike.”
Finish the quote. “The Germans…”
“Don’t want war.”
Show a Mr Birling quote that shows his concern for social status.
“Lady Croft- while she doesn’t object to my girl- feels you might have done better for yourself socially-“
Give an example of a key Mr Birling quote about capitalism.
“A man has to make his own way- has to look after himself- and his family too,”
Give an example of a Mr Birling quote that criticizes socialism.
“You’d think everybody has to look after everybody has to look after everybody else, as if we were all mixed up together like bees in a hive- community and all that nonsense.”
What Mr Birling quote foreshadows Eric’s drinking problem?
“You’ve had enough of that port, Eric.”
Show a Mr Birling quote which shows him refusing to take responsibility.
“Obviously it has nothing whatever to do with the wretched girl’s suicide.”
Give an example of a Mr Birling quote which shows him trying to intimidate the Inspector with his social status.
“Perhaps I ought to warn you that he’s an old friend of mine,”
Give an example of a Mr Birling quote which shows him being arrogant.
“It’s about time you learnt to face a few responsibilities.”
Finish the quote. “Nothing to do with you…”
“Sheila. Run along.
Give an example of a quote that shows Mr Birling as being arrogant and refusing to take responsibility.
“Still, I can’t accept responsibility. If we were all responsible for everything that happened to everybody we’d had anything to do with, it would be very awkward,”
