Mrs. Birling

Question 1

“IVS. BITSOHHTB”

Answer 1

“im very sorry. but i think she had only herself to blame”

• least compassionate character
• refuses to express any guilt for her treatment to Eva
• fails to see what she did wrong
• believes her status means that she cant be in the wrong

Question 2

“GOTC”

Answer 2

“girls of that class”

• views working class as inferior
• links class with morality, refusing to believe Eva would refuse stolen money
• stereotypes working class

Question 3

“IDNIAO”

Answer 3

“I did nothing I’m ashamed of”

• incapable of expressing sympathy to lower class
• attempt to persuade inspector that she isnt to blame
• believes that upper class cant do any wrong
• doesnt take responsibility - may damage reputation of a charitable woman

Question 4

“WYMYRTMWIWTD”

Answer 4

‘When you’re married you’ll realise that men with important work to do”

• accepts that she has no say
• second priority to business and success
• undermining Sheilas intelligence
• male dominance in Edwardian era
• distant relationships of society

Question 5

“AIAGOTSWRM”

Answer 5

“As if a girl of that sort would refuse money.”

• prejudiced against Eva because of her class
• separates herself from lower class
• stereotypes the lower class
• doesnt believe that she would refuse money
• links class to morality