An Inspector Calls-Age

Question 1

Mr Birling’s beliefs and values quotes

Answer 1

“A man has to make his own way, has to look after himself and his family too”
“Community and all that nonsense”

Question 2

Mr Birling’s lack of responsibility and empathy

Answer 2

“I can’t accept any responsibility”
“Wretched girl’s suicide”

Question 3

Mrs Birling’s beliefs and values

Answer 3

“I don’t suppose for a moment that we can understand why the girl committed suicide”
“Girls of that class”

Question 4

Mrs Birling’s lack of responsibility and empathy

Answer 4

“I’m very sorry. But I think she had only herself to blame”

Question 5

Sheila’s realisation of her role in Eva’s death/mistreatment of proletariats

Answer 5

“But these girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people”
“I know I’m to blame and I’m desperately sorry”

Question 6

Sheila’s recognition of her parents faults

Answer 6

“It’s you two being childish - trying not to face the facts”

Question 7

Eric’s alcoholism and sense of guilt

Answer 7

“I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty”
“we all helped to kill her”

Question 8

Eric’s sense of estrangement from father

Answer 8

“You’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble”

Question 9

The Inspector’s role in holding them accountable

Answer 9

“We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other”

“Public men, Mr. Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges”

‘We often do on the young ones. They’re more impressionable’