Inspector Calls | Quotes Flashcards
(10 cards)
Inspector Goole – “We are members of one _____. We are __________ for each other.”
“We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other.” Inclusive pronouns, didactic tone
Mr. Birling – “The Titanic – she sails next week – __________ absolutely __________.”
“The Titanic – she sails next week – unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable.” Dramatic irony, repetition
Inspector Goole – “If men will not learn that lesson then they will be taught it in _____ and _____ and _______.”
“If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish.” Metaphor, biblical imagery
Mrs. Birling – “Girls of that _____—”
“Girls of that class—” Class prejudice, euphemism
Eric Birling – “You’re not the kind of _____ a chap could go to when he’s in _______.”
“You’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble.” Emotive language, accusatory tone
Sheila Birling – “I suppose we’re all _____ people now.”
“I suppose we’re all nice people now.” Irony, sarcasm
Inspector Goole – “Public men.. have ___________ as well as _________”
“Public men … have responsibilities as well as privileges.”
Sheila Birling – “But these girls aren’t _______ labour – they’re _______.”
“But these girls aren’t cheap labour – they’re people.” Emotive language, contrast
Eric Birling – “Why shouldn’t they try for ______ wages?”
“Why shouldn’t they try for higher wages?” Rhetorical question
Inspector Goole – “Each of you ______ to ______ her.”
“Each of you helped to kill her.” Direct address, cumulative effect
