Mr Birling - Analysis Flashcards
“i say there isn’t a chance of war” what does this show
confident, emphatic tone, narrow minded, thinks because he’s a business man he knows everything
“a man has to mind his business and look after himself” what does this show
matter of fact tone, not bothered about anyone else, used to show the worst sides of capitalism
“if you don’t come down hard on these people, they’ll soon be asking for the earth” what does this show
other people are barely human, shows how important it is to him for them to not gain power, working class should be suppressed and not have rights
“i am a public man” what does this show
ironic as he doesn’t act for the benefit of society
“but you must understand that a lot of young men-“ what does this show
only wants to look good from the outside, isn’t concerned about his children, wants to protect Gerald to uphold his business
“there’ll be a public scandal” what does this show
only cares about how his family looks and not that someone has died
“i’d give thousands - yes, thousands” what does this show
lack of morality, using money to get his way - again, ironic as he never gives money
“this makes a difference. Y’know this makes all the difference” what does this show
not changed at all, everyhting can go back to normal
“the famous younger generation who know it all” what does this show
sarcastic tone, narrow minded, thinks he’s superior and more intelligent because he’s older
