sybil birling Flashcards
1
Q
Sybil birling
she was - herself ridiculous -
A
she was giving herself ridiculous airs
- reflexive pronoun constant repetition of herself throughout the play highlights sybils ignorance towards Eva
- takes offence to the idea that Eva would use her name
-dramatic irony , the audience knows why she used that name
2
Q
Sybil birling
- of - class
A
girls of that class
- infantilises and underestimates these young women in society like Mr birling
- stereotyping and prejudice
- judges people instantly showing small mindless
3
Q
sybil birling
i think - had only - to -
A
i think she had only herself to blame
- no responsibility taken showing old vs young generational divide
- small minded/ignorant/stubborn
- doesnt view eva as a person
