MRS BIRLING Flashcards
1
Q
What is she like?
A
“a rather cold woman and her husband’s social superior.”
2
Q
Sheila
A
“When you’re married you’ll realise that men with important work to do sometimes have to spend nearly all their time and energy on their business. You’ll have to get used to that”
SHEILA: “I don’t believe I will!”
3
Q
Class
A
“…Girls of that class –“
4
Q
Manner
A
“I didn’t like her manner.” “I did nothing I’m ashamed of or that won’t bear investigation.” Go and look for the father of the child. It’s his responsibility.” “…she was claiming elaborate fine feelings and scruples that were simply absurd in a girl in her position.” The young man “should be made an example of.”
