An Inspector Calls Flashcards
Inspector Goole
reflects his belief that younger people( sheila and eric) are more open to change
“we often do the young ones-there more impressionable”
Inspector Goole
Eva smiths death and potential tragic consequences of her mistreatment
“a nice little life like there…nasty mess somebody made of it”
Gerald
reflects his defensiveness and discomfort with the inspector’s questioning
“getting a bit heavy handled, arent you”
Gerald
reflects his awareness of the social conditions and exploitation faced by women
“it’s a favourite haunt of women of this time”
Eric
she’s his anger towards his father for dismissing eva smith without consideration
“he could of kept her on instead of throwing her out”
Eric
reveals his disappointment and emotional distance from his father
“your not the sort of father a chap can go too”
Sheila
shows her growing awareness and total shift in character
“there not cheap labour there people”
Sheila
reclects her guilt and self-awareness
“give us the ropes to hang ourselves with”
Mr Birling
reflects his capitalist mindset and lack of concern for the workers
“well it’s my job to keep labour costs down”
Mr Birling
shows his pride in his wealth and capitalist views.
“i speak as a hard headed buisness man”
mrs birling
demonstrates her hypocrisy and ingnorance as she unknowingly condemns her own son Eric
“Go and look for the father of the child. It’s his responsibility
Mrs Birling
reflects her snobbery and lack of empathy towards the working class
“Girls of that class”
