Quotes for Eva smith and Mr Arthur Birling Flashcards

1
Q

mr birling is described as what at the start

A

“heavy-looking, rather portentous man in his middle fifties but rather provincial in his speech.”

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2
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is mr arthur birling aware of that

A

people who are his social superiors,

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3
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what does he claim the party as

A

“is one of the happiest nights of my life.”

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4
Q

is he optimistic for the future and confident that there will not be a war.

A

yes

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5
Q

what does mr arthur birling say that makes him selfish

A

“nonsense” and that “a man has to make his own way.”

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6
Q

does birling want to protect his reputation

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“I’ve got to cover this up as soon as I can.”

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7
Q

what characters say eva smith was pretty

A

The Inspector, Sheila Gerald and Eric all say that she was “pretty.

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8
Q

are sheila parents dead

A

her parents were dead

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9
Q

what class was sheila working in

A

working class

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