AIC (lit)

Question 1

What quotes can be used for Eric? (8)

Answer 1

“What about war?”
“Why shouldn’t they try for higher wages?”
“She was pretty and a good sport”
“I insisted on giving her enough money”
“You’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble”
‘Cutting in’
“The girl’s still dead, isn’t she?”
“We all helped to kill her”

Question 2

What does the quote ‘not quite at ease’ show about Eric?

Answer 2

Doesn’t fit in very well
Uncomfortable
Doesn’t speak much
Awkward

Question 3

What does the quote “what about war” show about Eric?

Answer 3

Assertive and intelligent
Confident

Question 4

What does the quote “it isn’t if you can’t go and work somewhere else” show about Eric?

Answer 4

Socialist
Large understanding of lower classes
Assertive

Question 5

What does the quote “why shouldn’t they try for higher wages” show about Eric?

Answer 5

Cares about lower classes
Socialist
Confident

Question 6

What does the quote “yes, I insisted - it seems” show about Eric?

Answer 6

Used to abusing his power (calm tone)
Regretful
Remorseful
In disbelief

Question 7

What does the quote “she was pretty and a good sport” show about Eric?

Answer 7

Used Eva for entertainment
Terrible

Question 8

What does the quote “I insisted on giving her enough money” show about Eric?

Answer 8

Felt responsible
Did somthing good for Eva

Question 9

What does the quote “you’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble” show about Eric?

Answer 9

Personal growth
Confident and assertive

Question 10

What does the quote ‘cutting in’ show about Eric?

Answer 10

Confident
Reversal of roles

Question 11

What does the quote “the girl’s still dead, isn’t she” show about Eric?

Answer 11

Sense of morality
Kind
Caring
Cares more about people than reputation

Question 12

What does the quote “we all helped to kill her” show about Eric?

Answer 12

Mature
Wants others to understand basic morals

Question 13

What quotes can be used for Sybil? (7)

Answer 13

“Arthur, you’re not supposed to say such things”
“Absurd business”
“Girls of that class”
“She had only herself to blame”
“I used my influence to have it refused”
“It wasn’t I who had her turned out of her employment”
“I accept no blame for it at all”

Question 14

What does the quote “Arthur, you’re not supposed to say such things” show about Sybil?

Answer 14

In a way, has control over husband
Not a stereotypical wife
Stands up to husband

Question 15

What does the quote “of course she does” show about Sybil?

Answer 15

Treats Sheila like a child
Immature

Question 16

What does the quote “absurd business” show about Sybil?

Answer 16

Emotionless
Disrespectful
Selfish

Question 17

What does the quote “girls of that class” show about Sybil?

Answer 17

Cold-hearted
Classist
Seperates herself from lower classes
Doesn’t care about people from lower classes

Question 18

What does the quote “my husband was lord mayor” show about Sybil?

Answer 18

Pompous
Egotistical
Doesn’t respect Inspector’s authority

Question 19

What does the quote “he’s only a boy” show about Sybil?

Answer 19

Terrible mother
Ignorant

Question 20

What does the quote “she had only herself to blame” show about Sybil?

Answer 20

Wicked
Evil
Refuses to take responsibility
Shameless
Has no regrets

Question 21

What does the quote “I used my influence to have it refused” show about Sybil?

Answer 21

Shameless
Abuses her power
Doesn’t care about others

Question 22

What does the quote “It wasn’t I who had her turned out of her employment” show about Sybil?

Answer 22

Passes the blame
Refuses to take responsibility

Question 23

What does the quote “I accept no blame for it at all” show about Sybil?

Answer 23

Irresponsible
Imprudent (not showing care for the consequences of actions)

Question 24

What does the quote “I was the only one of you all who didn’t give into him” show about Sybil?

Answer 24

Ignorant
Immature
Rude
Heartless
Cares only about reputation

Question 25

What quotes can be used for the theme of responsibilty?

Answer 25

Inspector - "no, thank you, Mr Birling. I'm on duty" Inspector - "lonely, half-starved, she was feeling desperate" Inspector - "she feels responsible" Mr Birling - "I can't accept any responsibility" Mr Birling - "it's about time you learnt to face a few responsibilities" Mrs Birling - "she had only herself to blame" Mrs Birling - "I accept no blame for it at all" Sheila - "it was my own fault" Sheila - 'with a little cry' Gerald - "I knew her. Let's leave it at that" Eric - "you lot may be letting yourselves out nicely, but I can't"

Question 26

What quotes can be used for the theme of class?

Answer 26

Mr Birling - "these people" Mr Birling - "unpleasant business" Mr Birling - "you'd think everybody has to look after everybody else" Mr Birling - "wretched girl's suicide" Mrs Birling - "girls of that class" Mrs Birling - "absurd business" Mrs Birling - "I used my influence to have it refused" Sheila - "but I insisted" Sheila - "this girl" Sheila - "but these girls aren't cheap labour - they're people" Gerald - "the girl" Gerald - "what I'd allowed her" Eric - "why shouldn't they try for higher wages"

Question 27

What quotes could be used for Mr Birling? (10)

Answer 27

"lower costs and higher prices" "unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable" 'with a touch of impatience' "wretched girl's suicide" "these people" "you've been spoilt" "I'd give thousands" 'laughing'

Question 28

What does the quote "lower costs and higher prices" show about Mr Birling?

Answer 28

Shows capitalist views Only cares about money, not his family or the people around him

Question 29

What does the quote "hard-headed business man" show about Mr Birling?

Answer 29

Shows ego and capitalist views (again) Narcissistic

Question 30

What does the quote "unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable" show about Mr Birling?

Answer 30

Dramatic irony Shows arrogance and stupidity Metaphor for being doomed to sink when Inspector arrives (?)

Question 31

What does the stage direction 'with a touch of impatience' show about Mr Birling?

Answer 31

Self-importance Couldn't care less that the inspector is there and all he does is be a nuisance to him

Question 32

What does the quote "wretched girl's suicide" showa about Mr Birling?

Answer 32

Insulting Believes that she was "wretched" just because she was a lower class than him

Question 33

What does the quote "these people" show about Mr Birling?

Answer 33

Seperates himself from the lower classes Thinks of them as inferior Egotistical and selfish

Question 34

What does the quote "go and talk this over quietly in a corner" show about Mr Birling?

Answer 34

Only cares about reputation, not about people Doesn't want people to find out about his misdeeds

Question 35

What does the quote "you've been spoilt" show about Mr Birling?

Answer 35

Throws Eric's accusations back at him Refuses to take responsibility to such an extent that he's fine with blaming it on his son

Question 36

What does the quote "I'd give thousands" show about Mr Birling?

Answer 36

Tries to bribe inspector Shows the extent of his unwillingness to take responsibility and tarnish his reputation

Question 37

What does the stage direction 'laughing' show about Mr Birling?

Answer 37

Hasn't learnt a single thing Immature Doesn't care about his actions or the effect they may have had on others

Question 38

What quotes can be used for Sheila? (8)

Answer 38

"mummy" "and I've been so happy tonight" "but these girls aren't cheap labour - they're people" 'with a little cry' "I'd persuade mother to close our account with them" "if I could help her now, I would" "don't interfere, please, father" "it frightens me the way you talk"

Question 39

What quotes can be used for Eric? (9)

Answer 39

'not quite at ease' "what about war?" "it isn't if you can't go and work somewhere else" "why shouldn't they try for higher wages" "she was pretty and a good sport" "I insisted on giving her enough money" "you're not the kind of father a chap can go to when he's in trouble" 'cutting in' "we all helped to kill her"

Question 40

What quotes can be used for Gerald? (8)

Answer 40

'well-bred' "I knew her. Let's leave it at that" "this suicide business" "don't say anything to the Inspector" "I made the people at the county find some food for her" "I'm rather more - upset - by this business than I appear to be" "we've been had" "everything's all right now, Sheila"

Question 41

What quotes can be used for the Inspector? (8)

Answer 41

"I'm on duty" "she was in great agony" "I can't agree with you there" "you can imagine how she felt" "you think young women ought to be protected against unpleasant and disturbing things?" "we'll have to share our guilt" "remember what you did" "we are responsible for each other"

Question 42

What quotes can be used for the theme of gender? (8)

Answer 42

Inspector - "and you think young women ought to be protected against unpleasant and disturbing things?" Mr Birling - "good looking girl" Mrs Birling - "you'll have to get used to that" Mrs Birling - "and you're a man" Sheila - "you be careful or I'll start weeping" Sheila - "for your benefit" Gerald - "darling" Eric - "I left 'em talking about clothes again"

Question 43

What quotes can be used for the theme of age? (6)

Answer 43

Inspector - "we often do on the young ones. They're more impressionable" Mr Birling - "young people" Mr Birling - "just keep quiet, Eric, and don't get excited" Mr Birling - "child" Mr Birling - "any more of that and you leave this room" Mrs Birling - "you girls" Mrs Birling - "be careful with it" Sheila - "mummy"