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Flashcards by John Ledger, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by John Ledger
over 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Mr. Birling dramatic irony | 1. "Unsinkable, Absolutely unsinkable." 2. "The Germans don't want war" 3. "I'm talking as a hard-headed, practical man of business. And I say there isn't a chance of war." |
| Shiela Birling quotation | 1. 'I tell you – whoever that Inspector was, it was anything but a joke.' 2. "I know who to blame - and I'm desperately sorry" Contrast |
| Key themes | Responsibility and political messages shown throughout old money vs new money characters Age gap and equality Community Justice Status |
| Quotation to show that Eric played a main part in Eva smith's death | ‘I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty.’ - Eva regretted selling her body and that she didn't want him. |
| How did Eva Smith die? | Suicide via drinking disinfectant |
| Inspector Goole | 1. ‘she died in misery and agony’ 2. ‘a man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own – and – We hear the sharp ring of a front doorbell.’ 3. "Each of you helped to kill her" Socialism |
| Gerald | ‘I’m rather more – upset – by this business, than I probably appear to be – ‘. |
| Mrs Birling | 1. 'Arthur you’re not supposed to say such things' 2. ‘I don’t suppose for a moment that we can understand why the girl committed suicide. Girls of that class-’ 3.'If you think you can bring any pressure to bear upon me, Inspector, you’re quite mistaken. Unlike the other three, I did nothing I’m ashamed of or that won’t bear investigation.' 4. "Please don't contradict me like that" 5. "And if I was, what business is it of yours?" |
| Edna the Maid | She is a reminder of the presence of the lower classes, whom families like the Birlings inconsiderately keep as servants. |
| Eric Birling | He had a privileged education, unlike his father Arthur. "Well I don’t think it’s very funny." Uncomfortable character - 'not quite at ease, half shy, half assertive' |
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