Mrs Birling Flashcards
1
Q
“I accept no ___”
A
“I accept no blame”
Heightens tension through stand off with inspector
High Class don’t accept responsibility
2
Q
“I think Sheila and I had better go …” and ___
A
“I think Sheila and I had better go …” and “leave you men”
3
Q
In the morning they’ll be ___
A
In the morning they’ll be as amused as we are.
Age
Ironic
4
Q
As if a girl of that sort would ___
A
As if a girl of that sort would ever refuse money!
Class
Dramatic Irony
5
Q
You know of course that my husband was lord mayor only two years ago and ___
A
You know of course that my husband was lord mayor only two years ago and that he’s still a magistrate
Appeal to authority - persuades others by referring to the authority
All the power she has is through the men around her
