Mr Birling Flashcards
What quote shows Mr Birling has capitalist views and what does the Inspector say in reply?
“Rubbish! If you don’t come down sharply on these people, they’d soon be asking for the earth”
“It’s better to ask for the earth than to take it”
How can we see that Birling is arrogant?
He says, “I say there isn’t a chance of war”
How is Mr Birling selfish?
He says, “Community and all that nonsense”
What does Mr Birling represent?
A Capitalist and upper class
What are Mr Birling’s last words before the Inspector rings the door bell?
“A man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own”
What quote shows he doesn’t have a good relationship with his son and struggles to understand him?
Eric says, “You’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble - that’s why”
