quotes, An inspector calls Flashcards
I’m talking as a hard-headed, practical man of business… there isn’t a chance of war
Mr birling
She was claiming elaborate fine feelings and scruples that were simply absurd in a girl in her position
Mrs birling
Why – you fool – he knows. Of course he knows
Sheila
I suppose we’re all nice people now
Sheila
…you’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble
Eric
Sorry – I – well, I’ve suddenly realized – taken it in properly – that she’s dead
Gerald
She needed not only money but advice, sympathy, friendliness… you slammed the door in her face” “There’ll be plenty of time, when I’ve gone, to adjust your family relationships
The Inspector
She told me she’d been happier than she’d ever been before
Gerald
She didn’t want me to marry her… In a way, she treated me as if I were a kid
Eric
I don’t dislike you as I did half an hour ago, Gerald. In fact, in some odd way, I rather respect you more than I’ve ever done before
Sheila
I was the only one of you who didn’t give in to him
Mrs Birling
Probably a Socialist or some sort of crank
Mr Birling
But just remember this… fire and blood and anguish. Good night
The Inspector
I don’t play golf
The inspector