Mrs Birling Flashcards
1
Q
“When you’re married…”
A
“When you’re married you’ll realise”
2
Q
“As if a girl of that sort would..”
A
“As if a girl of that sort would ever refuse money!”
3
Q
“You have no power to …”
A
“You have no power to make me change my mind”
4
Q
Is Sybil social superior?
A
Yes. She is from the upper class and was born into wealth. She cares more about social status, reputation and wealth than anything!
5
Q
Key notes about Mrs Birling
A
She is very self centred, She doesn’t notice her own son’s drinking problems and dismisses her daughters worries about gerald
6
Q
more on Mrs Birling…
A
the way they are perceived by others, is everything.
7
Q
“deserving cases”
A
Gives her the authority to decide who’s “deserving” and who’s not. She uses her social status to convince others to reject Eva’s appeal
