Inspector Goole Flashcards
How can the inspector be described?
Omniscient, resistant to corruption, moral,
its my ___to ____
“it is my duty to ask questions”
“it is my duty to ask questions” -what does this quote show
he takes responsibility seriously and isn’t concerned with others superiority to get in the way of his duty
it’s better to _____ ___ ___ earth than ____ take it
“it is better to ask for the earth than to take it”
“it is better to ask for the earth than to take it” - what does this quote show
implies the factory workers had a reason to ask for a better life and also suggests higher classes “take” off lower classes
public men have _____ as well as ________
“public men have responsibilities as well as privileges”
“public men have responsibilities as well as privileges” - what does this quote show
shows he thinks Mr Birling has failed to see that his public position entails a duty of responsibility to other people
each of you _____ to ____ ____
“each of you helped to kill her”
“each of you helped to kill her” - what does this show
emphasises how each member of the family are responsible and must learn that their actions have consequences
there are millions and _____ of John ____- and _____ ____
“there are millions and millions of John Smith’s and Eva Smith’s”
“there are millions and millions of John Smith’s and Eva Smith’s”- what does this show
it isn’t a story about 1 girl, collective responsibility applies to everyone in life. Uses the name “John” because many people are called John which emphasises how many people this happens to
