mr birling

Question 1

what is meant by a static society?

Answer 1

rich stayed rich and poor stayed poor

Question 2

finish the quote from act 1 “a man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own - [ ……..]

Answer 2

a man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own - [ we hear the sharp ring of a front doorbell ]

Question 3

analyse the quote “a man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own - [ we hear the sharp ring of a front doorbell ]”

Answer 3

arthur is delivering a speech about capitalism and business
inspector arrives and interrupts
microcosm of capitalism (arthur) is stopped by microcosm by microcosm of socialism (inspector)

Question 4

finish the quote from arthur from act 3 “ the famous younger generation who know it all. …..”?

Answer 4

the famous younger generation who know it all. they cant even take a joke

Question 5

provide analysis for the quote “ the famous younger generation who know it all. they cant even take a joke “

Answer 5

arthur sarcastically mocks younger generation who he believes to be weaker and more liberal
ironic because young characters like sheila and eric have learned a lesson that he has not

Question 6

finish the quote from act 3 “ but i care. i was almost …..”?

Answer 6

but i care. i was almost certain for a knighthood

Question 7

provide analysis for the quote “ but i care. i was almost certain for a knighthood”

Answer 7

only thing arthur cares about is potential knighthood and dismisses his family

Question 8

why is arthur so obssesed with social class and money?

Answer 8

because he is a member of the noveau riche, and he has married sybil who was born into wealth. therefore he wants to fit in and gain approval of upper classmen and maximise profits and he feels insecure which is why he attempts to act confident and assured