mrs birling Flashcards
(9 cards)
Mrs Birling – Class and Social Hierarchy 1/8
“Girls of that class—”snobbery
Mrs Birling – Class and Social Hierarchy 2/8
“A girl of that sort would never refuse money!”stereotyping
Mrs Birling – Class and Social Hierarchy 3/8
“She impertinently used our name.”irony
Mrs Birling – Class and Social Hierarchy 4/8
“I used my influence to have it refused.”euphemism
Mrs Birling – Class and Social Hierarchy 5/8
“I did nothing I’m ashamed of.”self righteous tone
Mrs Birling – Class and Social Hierarchy 6/8
“I don’t believe it. I won’t believe it.”repetition
Mrs Birling – Class and Social Hierarchy 7/8
“I consider I did my duty.”formal tone
Mrs Birling – Class and Social Hierarchy 8/8
“We’ve helped deserving cases.”selective compassion