Birling

Question 1

Give two quotes where Birlings holds similar views as Mrs Birling and analyse the second quote

Answer 1

1. ‘(astounded) Mrs Birling!’ - Birlings response to finding out that Eva called herself Mrs Birling
2. ‘Damned imputence’ after Mrs Birling described Evas actions as ‘gross impertinence’

• in the second quote, they both use two words to describe Evas actions which suggests that they are alike

Question 2

Give a quote that suggests that Birling is only concerned about the press/media finding out about the scandal and not about morals

Answer 2

‘when this comes out at the inquest, it isnt going to do us much good’