mr birling Flashcards
1
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what is mr birling first quote?
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“as if we were all mixed up together like bees in a hive - community and all that nonsense.”
2
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what does zoomorphism suggest?
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“bees” characterise the lower class as insignificant like bees
3
Q
what is suggested by the insignificant bees?
A
portrays the concept of collective responsibility as an animalistic behaviour
4
Q
how does priestley make audiences dislike mr birling?
A
he represents aristocratic, capitalist men, and so if they feel negatively about mr birling they will feel negatively about capitalism as a whole
5
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what does the hyphen prompt?
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a theatrical pause
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