Mrs Birling Flashcards
1
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“I don’t think we can help you much, Inspector.”
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-Mrs Birling is dismissive trying to get rid of the inspector and not caring for his arrival
She is unwilling to help not being obligated to assist or cooperate with the Inspector
2
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He should be made an example of. If the girl’s death is due to anybody, then it’s due to him.”
A
Mrs Birling here displays a strong sense of judgment blaming the father for Eva’s death instead of being held responsible for the sucide. Also it presents her as harsh and inhuman believing punishment should be used to resolve issues
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4
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“Girls of that class” (Act 2)
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This phrase depicts Mrs Birling as prejudice not trusting people that are lower class then she is. Emphasising her classist attitude towards the proletariat
