Socialism vs Capitalism Flashcards
What does “For lower costs and higher prices” suggest about capitalism?
Mirrors ultimate goal for Capitalists. Phrase is a microcosm for capitalism, emphasising how money and profit motivates everything in society
How were Capitalist shown as unaware, arrogant and confident in economy
Metaphor used for titanic “unsinkable” repetition “hard headed businessman
Capitalism has fatal flaws, showing desire for domination
Metaphor used for titanic “unsinkable” repetition = oblivious to disaster
“A man has to mind his own business, look after himself and his own”
Shows lack of compassion. Capitalism encourages narcissism and carelessness for workers welfare
The inspector represents/ is
personification of socialist ideology. Morally good. Holds Birlings accountable like holding capitalist accountable
How does the inspector show power
Takes over conversation disrupt ill speech symbolic how socialism usurp capitalism
“Because what happened to her them may have determined what happened to her afterwards .What happened afterward driven her to suicide. A chain of events”
Birlings oblivious to their role + society being a “chain”
visual image how production should be equal
Metaphor how people are linked stronger than money or property
“chain” that socialism not just economic system but concepts can be applied to everyday
What do the characters (Birlings) represent?
Projections of upper class capitalist bourgeois audience
Edna’s importance
signifies the Birling family’s wealth and acts as a reminder of the rigid social hierarchy of Edwardian England.
