An Inspector Calls

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Year 11 gcse An Inspector Calls flash cards- key quotes
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Mr Birling- “unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable” Dramatic irony the titanic did sink Titanic could be a metaphor for the family’s downfall Over confident and believes he is right about everything.
Mrs Birling- “girls of that class” Judgemental, shows how big headed she is. Her social standing is much higher than other and wants to make the inspector and us aware of that. Emphasis on that shows just how low she thinks of Eva (the lower class)
Eric Birling- “you’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble” Shows the relationship between Eric and Mr Birling. Hasn’t got anyone their for him unless he needs money. Shows the neglect Eric felt all his life
Sheila Birling- “but these girls aren’t cheap labour— there people” Shows the generational divide between Sheila and Mr Birling She critiques her father and challenges his views on the lower class Socialist views and encourages change within the social class divide
Mrs Birling- “you’re behaving like a hysterical child’ She’s speaking down to Sheila almost belittling her. Trying to make Sheila seem childish and immature. Taking the attention from herself.
Mr birling- “you’ve a lot to learn yet” Believes he knows best- distancing himself from his family, which shows he has or believes he has more power than everyone else, the’s the man of the house which is a typical patriachical family. Undermines their intelligence and makes him bigger by making them feel smaller.
Mrs Birling- ‘I accept no blame for it at all” Every bodies to blame except herself, ignorant to the part she played in Eva’s death. Over-confident, superior Tries to control the situation, refuses to believe she’s in the wrong
Eric Birling- “you don’t understand anything — you never did’ Highlights how his parents always ignored him. Separates himself from his family similar to Mr B but for different reasons. Puts Mrs Birling in the spotlight Generational divide Mrs Birling never cared and never gave her a chance.
Mrs Birling Advantages of wealth and power Misuse of power Older generation is dismissive of the lower class and refuses to change
Sheila Birling Growth of women’s rights/equalities Gives women a voice Younger generation Younger generation accepts responsibility Socialism
Mr Birling Capitalist society Patriarchal- behaviour of the upper class The way the upper class hurt the lower class Priestley undermines the upper class
Gerald Croft Stuck in the upper class Sheltered by his riches Juxtaposition- Sheila and Eric Arrogance and a young Mr birling Mistreatment of the lower class Provides contrast with Sheila and Eric Allows the audience to chose who they want to be like
Eric Birling Growing move towards socialism Shows that people can change Change in community Reliant on the younger generation for things to happen and to change
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