Mr. Birling Flashcards
1
Q
“a man has to make his own way - has to look after himself - and his family”
A
- selfish outlook
- reflects lack of social responsibility
- exposes individualistic values
- disregard for others welfare
- narrow minded view of society
2
Q
“working together, for lower costs and higher prices”
A
- discussing his delight that one day Gerald’s family business will no longer be seen as rivals
- priority is profit over ethics
- no sense of care for his workers welfare
3
Q
“a man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own”
A
- believes his experience outweighs his kids’ knowledge
- he should be the source of advice
- diminishes his children’s knowledge
4
Q
“hard headed practical man of business”
A
- thinks highly of himself
- views are with making profit, not empathy
- treats Sheilas marriage as a way of success, not her love
5
Q
“unsinkable. absolutely unsinkable” and “there isnt a chance of war… impossible”
A
- dramatic irony
- arrogant view on society
- thinks that he is always correct
- audience immediately dont like his character
- lose trust in him as the titanic did in fact sink
