The Inspector

Question 1

“I don’t play golf.”

Answer 1

“Golf” was a sport with increasing popularity in the higher classes. The inspector’s use of it shows mr birling’s ignorance of the struggles of the lower class as they don’t have the time to play golf. Also a cold reply.

Question 2

Goole is symbolic of socialism.

Answer 2

“We are members of one body.”
“We are all responsible for each other.”

Question 3

Reference to the 2 world wars that Gerald and Eric probably will have to fight in.

Answer 3

“They will be taught in fire and blood and anguish.”

Question 4

Being blunt to force empathy from the birlings.

Answer 4

“She wasn’t pretty when I saw her today.”
“Insides burned.”