ᥲᥒ ιᥒsρᥱᥴtor ᥴᥲᥣᥣs - mrs bιrᥣιᥒg Flashcards
What is the analysis for Mrs Birling’s reference to Daisy Renton’s situation as a story?
She sees Daisy’s refusal to take money as a lie and cannot accept that the working class have morals. These views are reinforced by the repetition of the noun “story”, suggesting it is fictional.
She sees Daisy’s refusal to take money as a lie and cannot accept that the working class have morals. These views are reinforced by the repetition of the noun “story”, suggesting it is fictional.
Mrs Birling’s reference to Daisy Renton’s situation as a story.
What is the analysis for the quote “I accept no blame at all.”
The abrupt tone and short sentence reinforce Mrs Birling’s stubborn and unrepentant nature.
The abrupt tone and short sentence reinforce Mrs Birling’s stubborn and unrepentant nature.
“I accept no blame at all.”
What is the analysis for the quote “Possibly.”
The abrupt tone demonstrates Mrs Birling’s begrudging acceptance and her accepting some responsibility. This is reinforced by the use of the short sentence.
The abrupt tone demonstrates Mrs Birling’s begrudging acceptance and her accepting some responsibility. This is reinforced by the use of the short sentence.
“Possibly.”
What is the analysis for the quote “I blame the young man who was the father of the child.”
The dramatic irony of Mrs Birling condemning the father of the child, despite it being her own son, is reinforced through the abrupt tone and short sentence. This is then further explored when she claims “he should be made to confess in public”.
The dramatic irony of Mrs Birling condemning the father of the child, despite it being her own son, is reinforced through the abrupt tone and short sentence. This is then further explored when she claims “he should be made to confess in public”.
“I blame the young man who was the father of the child.”
What is the analysis for the quote “but surely… I mean… it’s ridiculous”
Mrs Birling’s rapid decrease of power and control is reflected through the fragmented sentences. She struggles to accept Eric’s involvement, which is emphasised through the use of ellipsis.
Mrs Birling’s rapid decrease of power and control is reflected through the fragmented sentences. She struggles to accept Eric’s involvement, which is emphasised through the use of ellipsis.
“but surely… I mean… it’s ridiculous”
What is the analysis for the quote “Mother - stop - stop!”
Sheila’s sudden realisation of Eric’s involvement and her hurried attempt to warn her mother is enhanced by the stage direction “sudden alarm.” This is then further reinforced through repetition of “stop”, fragmented sentence and exclamation mark.
Sheila’s sudden realisation of Eric’s involvement and her hurried attempt to warn her mother is enhanced by the stage direction “sudden alarm.” This is then further reinforced through repetition of “stop”, fragmented sentence and exclamation mark.
“Mother - stop - stop!”
What is the analysis for stage directions “crying quietly” and “triumphantly”?
The contrast between Sheila and Mrs Birling’s response create tension.
The contrast between Sheila and Mrs Birling’s response create tension.
Stage directions “crying quietly” and “triumphantly”?
What is the analysis for the quote “I don’t believe it. I won’t believe it.”
Mrs Birling’s extended refusal to accept the daunting truth is propounded through the short, repeated sentences and the rhyme between them.
Mrs Birling’s extended refusal to accept the daunting truth is propounded through the short, repeated sentences and the rhyme between them.
“I don’t believe it. I won’t believe it.”
When is this moment?
The end of Act 2
In her ___ as “a ___ member of the ___ Women’s ___ Organisation”, Mrs Birling ___ how she ___ Daisy Renton ___ with her ___. She is ___ due to the ___ social ___ regarding ___, but ___ because she did not ___ that a ___ class girl would not take ___ money, ___ we ___ find out is ___ by her own ___.
In her position as “a prominent member of the Brumley Women’s Charity Organisation”, Mrs Birling describes how she refused Daisy Renton assistance with her pregnancy. She is prejudiced due to the Edwardian social stigma regarding illegitimacy, but ultimately because she did not believe that a working class girl would not take stolen money which we later find out is provided by her own son.
What are three words to describe Mrs Birling?
Conceited, imprudent and haughty
