top 10 Inspector Calls quotes!! Flashcards
In act 1; “A man…
“a man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own”
what does “business” mean in this quote?
means the work you get up to or your literal business
means your personal matters; ironic because all this gets revealed by the inspector
what does Sheila say about the girls?
“But these girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people”
“But these girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people”, how does this quote show the way capitalism changes people?
people begin to look at people as assets and benefits, and when they are no longer of value to them, they are thrown out
“if we were all responsible…”
“if we were all responsible for everything that happened to everybody we’d had anything to do with, it would be very awkward, wouldn’t it?”
“first, the girl herself….Se….”
“First the girl herself. … Secondly I blame the young man who was the father of the child..He should be made an example of”.
How does Eric describe his lack of love but lust for Eva?
“I wasn’t in love with her or anything - but I liked her - she was pretty and a good sport”
“We are…
“We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other”
what is the inspector quote that refers to hell?
“they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish”
what quote displays Mrs Birling of gender roles?
you’ll realise that men… have to spend all their time and energy on their business.”
what does Mr Birling say about clothes?
“Clothes mean something quite different to a woman.”
