Mrs Birling Flashcards
What is Mrs Birlings role in the play ?
Mrs Birling is presented throughout the play as a narrow-minded, patronising character by Priestley through her views and responses to Eva’s suicide.
What Charity does Mrs B work for ?
the Brumley Women’s Charity Organisation
what words describe Mrs Birling?
Arrogant, Conceited (excessively proud, in terms of status), Pompous (self important - in how she values her surname) , Haughty (arrogantly superior), Imprudent (not caring about the consequences of an action), Overbearing.
why is Mrs Birling Hypocritical ?
She could be described as hypocritical due to these actions as she is kind to the Inspector so long that he ‘respects’ her higher status than his
Does Mrs B accept her responsibility ?
using unambiguous language, Mrs Birling makes it clear that she feels no remorse for what she did and shows that, despite the Inspector’s efforts, she does not accept her responsibility.
Who are Mrs B Children ?
Eva and Shila
Which word used by Mrs Birling does Sheila believe is silly?
impertinent
What does Mrs Birling Criticise Arthur?
In the scene, Mrs Birling comments in Gerald’s working too much.
who is Mrs B?
mrs B is Mr B wife
What does Mrs Birling say should happen to the baby’s father?
‘he shouldn’t escape’ Mrs Birling shows her hypocrisy when she asserts that the father of the child should be held responsible and dealt with severely until she realises that the culprit is her son.
