Power? Flashcards
The inspector says something to Sheila criticising the way she abused her power what does he say?
“Power you had…punish the girl.”
The inspector critiques the way mrs Birling uses her influence and power in regards to Eva what does he say?
“Owing to your influence…help was refused”
There is a change in power from Mr Birling to the inspector this is presented through Gerald when he does what?
He asks the inspector for permission to leave
Sheila takes control in situations as she contradicts her parents what quote shows this?
“Don’t interfere.”
Patriarchal power is shown a lot in the play one way this is shown when Sheila feels emotional, Gerald describes her as what?
“Hysterical”
Sheila says what in regards to the ring Gerald gives her showing the power the patriarchy holds?
“Is it the one you wanted me to have?”
Mr Birling defends Gerald’s affair he says that even he what?
“Broke out and had a little fun”
Mrs Birling says what in reference to her sons behaviour?
“Absolutely ashamed”
Domestic power is presented through Sheila when she says what to her mother in reference to her ring?
“Look- mummy isn’t it a beauty”
The inspectors power is shown through how he talks this is supported by which quote?
“Rude way he spoke to mr Birling and me…quite extraordinary”
This inspector holds what kind of power over the Birlings?
Epistemological (knowledge)
