Mr Birling Flashcards
“We may look forward to the time when Crofts and Birlings are no longer competing but working together - for lower costs and higher prices.”
Capitalism - The upper class can work less to earn more and if they become richer and higher up the social ladder, they will earn more money.
“Sheila is a lucky girl - and i think you’re a pretty fortunate young man too, Gerald” - Mr Birling
Mr Birling is getting Sheila married to Gerald to gain a higher social status because of their relationship with the Crofts.
“A hard-headed, practical man of business” (talking about himself) - Mr Birling
Cares more about social status than his family and would do anything to maintain his status
“I gather there’s a very good chance of knighthood - so long as we behave ourselves; don’t get into the police court or start a scandal - eh?” - Mr Birling
He is caring more about his social status could rise and doesn’t care about the event.
