Mrs Birling Flashcards
1
Q
“My husband …
A
… was Lord Mayor”
2
Q
“She only had …
A
… herself to blame”
3
Q
“Girls …
A
… of that class”
4
Q
“(A rather cold …
A
… woman and her husband’s social superior)”
5
Q
“I did …
A
… nothing I’m ashamed of”
6
Q
What is Mrs Birlings contextual purpose?
A
- she represents capitalist views
- used to show how snobbish the middle and upper classes were
- unrepentant
- vindictive
- traditionalist
7
Q
How does Mrs Birling see herself within society?
A
- she is above everyone else
- looks down on the other classes like they are scum
