mr birling

Question 1

what type of character is mr birling

Answer 1

a selfish, arrogant capitalist who lacks empathy

Question 2

quote one

Answer 2

“heavy looking, rather portentous man”

Question 3

quote one annotations

Answer 3

(AO1)opening stage directions
portentous- adjective meaning someone who behaved in a serious manner to impress, links to social climbing.

a portent is a sign/warning of an upcoming danger (A03) presitley suggests he is a dangerous and negative force

Question 4

quote two

Answer 4

“unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable”

Question 5

quote two annotations

Answer 5

metaphor for the titanic

adverb “absolutely” adds force to his belief. he is clearly wrong about this and makes him untrustworthy to the audience

“unsinkable” repeated to show his certainty, dramatic irony. introduces idea of the titanic as a metaphor for capitalism.

Question 6

quote 3

Answer 6

“the famous younger generation who know it all. and they can’t even take a joke.”

Question 7

quote three annotations

Answer 7

irony- eric and sheila do know it all and accept responsibility.

“joke” is a noun used to show how mr birling hasn’t changed and doesn’t see the serious lesson to be learned

Question 8

priestly’s purpose Q1

Answer 8

presley’s suggests birling is a symbol of capitalism

• presitley suggests he is a dangerous and negative force

Question 9

preistley’s purpose Q2

Answer 9

audience is aware the titanic did skink, priestley intends for mr birling to appear foolish, naive and untrustworthy

Question 10

preistley’s purpose Q3

Answer 10

birling dismisses shocking revelations of the evening and attempts to brush over them