Mr Birling Quotes

Question 1

1. Highlights selfish capatalist views, Birling tries to educate Gerald and Eric and feels people can only be responsible for themselves

Answer 1

A man has to make his own way

Question 2

1. Birling refuses to accept responsibility and shows upper class pre-war attitudes of denial

Answer 2

I can’t accept any responsibility

Question 3

3. Consitent with his character throughout the play and only cares about covering up this story so not to affect his social status or knighthood. Selfish, self-centered attitude not concerned with his actions

Answer 3

I’ve got to cover this up as soon as I can

Question 4

3. Birling believes that the most important factor is that Goole wasn’t real. Vital for Birling as he knows there will be no scandal, doesn’t care about actions in the girl’s life. Will continue with life

Answer 4

This makes a difference, y’know. In fact, it makes all the difference