Mrs Birling - Meaning Flashcards
1
Q
“girls of that class”
A
Shows obsession of class and gender
“That” - preposition pushing them away, isolating and separating them from away.
Also relates to the generalisation of eva smith.
2
Q
“First I blame the girl herself. Secondly, i blame the young man”
A
Not yet knowing who the young man is, she doesn't care about him Sees him as just someone from a lower class. Shows the exclusivity of higher class life as if you are of higher class, other higher class people will protect you too.
3
Q
“I accept no blame at all”
A
Has no social responsibility,
Doesn’t even believe in the concept of collective responsibility
Ironic to the fact she runs the local Brumley Women’s Charity.
