Arthur Birling ACT 2

Question 1

‘give you much more rope’

Answer 1

AO2: METAPHOR
Arthur refuses to tell the inspector any more about Eva Smith because he is ‘hanging himself’ if he does, he’s trying to keep himself innocent

Question 2

’ I only did what any employer might’ve done

Answer 2

Arthur shows that the capitalistic society that we live in is harsh and cruel to those like Eva Smith

basically CAPITALISM = BAD

Question 3

‘young unmarried girl’

Answer 3

Infantilising Sheila
* keep in mind Sheila is around 25 years old
the use of the NOUN “girl” AO2: infantilises her and makes her seem a though she’s not capable

Question 4

‘you must understand a lot of young men-‘

Answer 4

AO2: MODAL VERB “must”
Arthur trying to convince Sheila that Gerald’s cheating is ok. because he wants his company to merge with Gerald’s company when they marry.