Mr Birling Flashcards
How is he described
“I’m talking as a hard-headed practical man of business”
What does he say about war
‘you’ll hear some people say war is Inevitable … fiddlesticks!’
What does he say about the Titanic
unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable.’
What does he say about knighthood
“I gather there’s a very good chance of a knighthood”
What does he say about his family
has to look after himself – and his family too, of course”
What does he say a man has to do
“A man has to make his own way
Whats the stage direction. And what does he say to the inspector
“(rather impatiently) Horrid business. But I don’t understand why you should come here.”
What does he say about bees
mixed up like bees in a hive
What does he say he was
“I was an alderman for years – and Lord Mayor two years ago”
Who does he know
“so I know the Brumley police offers pretty well”
What does he say about excuse
“there’s every excuse for what your mother and I did”
What does he say about socialist
“Probably a Socialist or some sort of crank”
What does he say about the younger generation
“the famous younger generation who know it all. And they can’t even take a joke-”
