Mrs Birling

Question 1

What does Mrs birling symbolise ?

Answer 1

Need for a change to have a harmonious society

Question 2

Describing words for Mrs birling

Answer 2

Calas

Prejudiced (towards lose class)

Conceited (stuck up)

Question 3

Key points

Answer 3

Shows no remorse

Lack of responsibility

Double standards- believes that the lower class are incapable of having basic morals

Thinks morals= superior

Lower class lack of care

Low opinion on the lower class

Question 4

Key quotes

Answer 4

‘Unlike the other three I have done nothing I am ashamed of’
Dismissive and sets herself apart from the others. Taking responsibility shows weakness

Look more in the book

Question 5

Priestley’s intentions

Answer 5

Upper class need to show respect for the lower classes

Accepting that the lower classes can have morals

Everyone should accept responsibility