Mrs Birling Flashcards
Complete the quote - “You’re behaving like a…..”
‘Hysterical child’
Name a quote which shows that Sybil is judgemental towards the working class.
‘Girls of that class’
Complete the quote - “You’re not the type….”
‘You don’t get drunk’
Name a quote which portrays Mrs Birling as a selfish and cold person.
‘I did nothing I’m ashamed of.’
Fill in the gap - “I used my …… to have it refused.”
‘Influence’
Name a quote which shows that Sybil sees herself as superior to her children.
‘I’m talking to the Inspector now, if you don’t mind.’
What does the quote show? - “When you’re married you’ll realise that men with important work to do sometimes have to spend all their time and energy on business.”
‘Shows Sybil’s acceptance of gender roles in Edwardian society.’
Fill in the gap - “As if a girl of ……….. would ever refuse money.”
‘That sort’
Name a quote which shows Sybil’s selfishness.
‘I think she only had herself to blame.’
What does this quote show? - “I was the only one of you who didn’t give into him.”
‘Shows that she feels proud that she felt no guilt about what she did.
