Mrs Birling Flashcards

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What she done yo miss Smith?

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she did everything to prevent miss Smith from getting help from the charity.

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What is Mrs Birling symbolic of?

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She represent the wealthier, privileged classes and their selfish attitudes.

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As if a girl … would …

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  1. Of that sort, 2. Refuse money.
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How does Priestley portray Mrs Birling?

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A rather cold woman and her husband’s social superior.

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Go and book for the … of the … . It’s his responsibility.

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  1. Father, 2. Child.
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I don’t suppose for … we can understand why the girl commited … . Girls … -

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  1. A moment that, 2. Suicide, 3. Of that class.
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Arthur you’re not … such things

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Supposed to say.

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Sheila! What an … ! Really, the things you girls … days!

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  1. Expression, 2. Pick up
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All a lot of … - I didn’t … of it

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  1. Nonsense, 2. Believe a word
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You know of course that … was … only two years ago and he’s still a …

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  1. My husband, 2. Lord Mayor, 3. Magistrate.
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