Mrs Birling Quotes : Responsibility

Question 1

“A piece of gross impertinence”

Answer 1

Mrs Birlings’ reference to Eva’s honest tale of woe with the adjective “impertinence” reveals how she believes she is absolved of all responsibility as Eva’s claim to be “Mrs Birling” was disrespectful

Question 2

“She had only herself to blame”

Answer 2

Mrs Birling takes the view that “suicide” is a concious choice and therefore Eva can only blame herself for taking her own life

Question 3

“I did nothing im ashamed of”

Answer 3

Priestley demonstrates the ture extent of Mrs Birling’s “cold” nature as despite Eva’s death, Mrs Birling does not regret her denial aid of Eva