Mr. Eric Birling [16] Flashcards
ERIC-BIRLING
Socialist
Give 2 quotes and their relevant analysis
○ “Why shouldn’t they try for higher wages?”
○ “I’d have let her stay”
○ “I didn’t notice that you told him its every man for himself”
ERIC-BIRLING
Accepts responsibility and develops
Give 3 quotes and their relevant analysis
○ “The fact remains that I did what I did” {In front of Gerald’s persuasion}
○ “You lot may be letting yourselves out nicely - but I can’t”
○ “The girl’s dead and we all helped to kill her - and that’s what matters - “
ERIC-BIRLING
Abuse of Power
Give 3 quotes and their relevant analysis
○ “She was pretty and a good sport / I hate these fat old tarts around the town”
○ “I wasn’t in love with her or anything”
○ “I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty - and I threatened to make a row.”
ERIC-BIRLING
Poor Family Relationships
Give 4 quotes and their relevant analysis
○ You’re the one I blame for this “I bet I am”
○ “You’re not the kind of father a chap can go to when he’s in trouble”
○ [nearly at breaking point] “You killed her - yes, and you killed her - my child - your own grandchild - you killed them both - damn you, damn you -“
○ “You don’t understand anything. You never did. You never even tried - you -“
ERIC-BIRLING
Secrecy to Honesty
Give 3 quotes and their relevant analysis
○ “I do take some interest in it. I take too much, thats my trouble”
○ “[Suddenly bursting out] I’ve got a headache - and as I’m only in the way here”
○ “I stole some money, Gerald, you might as well know… I don’t care, let him know”
