Mrs Birlin Flashcards
What does mrs birling represent?
Priestley message, she is the symbol of privileged class and selfish attitude
How is mrs birling described?
The audiences first impression is that she is powerful but unsympathetic
How is mrs birling a hypocrite
She is unable to portray any responsibility as she reflects the blade onto eric
How is mrs birling arrogant
She believes the appearance of respectability is much more important than justice.
What is mrs birlings attitude towards Eva smith
She is very unsympathetic when describing her position
What is mrs birlings role in the play?
Mrs birlings role is to symbolise the older generation and their unwillingness to change their views
How does mrs birling use her power?
She acts in a patronising manner to everyone around her
“About fifty, a rather cold woman, and her husbands social superior”
Act one: this tells us a little bit about mrs birling
“I did nothing I’m ashamed of”
Act2: mrs birling doesn’t take responsibility
“As if a girl of that sort would ever refuse money”
Act 2: implying Eva was a thief and only looking for money
