Capitalism V Socialism

Question 1

Capitalism vs Socialism – Mr Birling

Answer 1

• Quote – ‘Hard-headed practical man of business’ / ‘Probably a socialist or some sort of crank’

Technique – Self-description; repetition; alliteration; sarcasm
Noun “socialist” is used in derogatory tone

Question 2

Capitalism vs Socialism – Mrs Birling

Answer 2

• Quote – ‘Girls of that class–’

Technique – Classist language; ellipsis; generalisation

Question 3

Capitalism vs Socialism – Eric

Answer 3

• Quote – ‘Why shouldn’t they try for higher wages?’

Technique – Rhetorical question

Question 4

Capitalism vs Socialism – Sheila

Answer 4

• Quote – ‘But these girls aren’t cheap labour – they’re people.’

Technique – Humanising language; empathy

Question 5

Capitalism vs Socialism – Inspector

Answer 5

• Quote – ‘We are members of one body’

Technique – Inclusive pronoun; metaphor