Mr Birling Flashcards
What quote shows how Mr Birling dismisses the inspector’s visit with a joke?
“We’ve all been had, that’s all” - sarcasm, Mr B does not want to accept change
Which quotes present Mr Birling as foolish through dramatic irony?
“I say there isn’t a chance of war” + “Unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable” - about the titanic
What quote shows that Priestly presents Mr Birling to have a selfish capitalist outlook?
“A man has to make his own way, look after himself”
Which quote shows that Mr Birling is dismissive of the working class?
“If you don’t come down sharply on these people, they will soon be asking for the world”
Which quote shows that Mr Birling has no social responsibility?
“Community and all that nonsense” - Capitalist view
Which quote shows that Mr Birling doesn’t accept his responsibility about Eva
“I can’t accept my responsibility”
What quote shows generational conflict between Mr Birling and his children?
“The famous younger generation who know it all” - sarcasm, capitalism is old fashioned
