Mr Birling Flashcards
All mixed up together like bees in a hive
Similes to imply socialists are mindless animals
Long speech mocking socialism and ideas of community
(Social classes shouldn’t mix )
How is mr b at a dominant position in static society
What class is he
Poor stay poor rich stay rich
Middle class family aspiring to be upper
How is Mr B a Living embodiment of capitalist ideology
Narcissistic- prepared to sacrifice morality to gain affluence / power
Even physical appearance ‘heavy looking’ - symbolise greed
Displays portentous attitude
How is dramatic irony used
Used to alienate mr Birling and his views of capitalism from the audience
Titanic symbolism
Symbol Of capitalistic accomplishment - luxury
Vulnerable in society died which upper class prioritised and lived
How is mr b presented as Insecure & keen to impress
Tried to prove himself - uncomfortable within his own society
“Provincial “ speech to Gerald about his knighthood indicates lack of sophistication
“ A man has to mind his own business and look after himself “
Mr b represents sins greed, selfishness
Highlight priestly view on social response and make audience aware
How is mr b shown as Narcissistic
Embodiment of capitalist businessmen- prepared to sacrifice morality to guan social power and affluence
“Unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable “
Titanic = symbol of luxury, capitalistic accomplishment ( vulnerable in society died - upper class lived )
Absolutely - intensifying adverb, certainty - misplaced arrogance
Metaphor - Titanic is Birlings views and knighthood. Iceberg is inspector google
“ not cosy or homelike “
Indicates great wealth but lack of home feeling . Mr birlings lower class roots means higher lifestyle isn’t natural to him and homelike
“ to lower costs and higher prices “
His toast - instead of to daughters happiness ( pompous perspective - brings attention back to himself after the proposal )
Shows business is of greater importance and foreshadows his indifference to Eva’s death
Unscrupulous
Lacks reputation of well known family name
