Mrs Birling Flashcards
Views on lower class
“girls of that class”
Trying to intimidate the inspector
‘you know, my husband was Lord Mayor only two years ago and that he’s still a magistrate’
Putting blame on eva smith
‘I’m very sorry. But I think she only had herself to blame’
Denying her blame
“I’ve done nothing wrong – and you know it.”
Thoughts on the father of the child
“Go and look for the father of the child. It’s his responsibility.”
About how she didn’t believe eva’s story
“She was giving herself ridiculous airs…claiming elaborate fine
feelings…that were simply absurd in a girl in her position.”
Thoughts on eva refusing money
“As if a girl of that sort would ever refuse money!”
Not accepting any blame
“I’m sorry she should have come to such a horrible end. But I accept no blame at all”
Thoughts on the fathers punishment
“he ought to be dealt with very severely-…make sure that he’s
compelled to confess in public his responsibility”
Talking about what happened after inspector leaves
‘he certainly didn’t make me confess – I had done no more than my duty’
