power and influence sybil birling

Question 1

Power and Influence – Mrs. Birling (1/8)

Answer 1

“Girls of that class—”

🎭 Ellipsis / Snobbery 💬 Shows how she uses social class to diminish others.

Question 2

Power and Influence – Mrs. Birling (2/8)

Answer 2

“I did nothing I’m ashamed of.”

🎭 Irony 💬 Justifies her actions, blind to their consequences.

Question 3

Power and Influence – Mrs. Birling (3/8)

Answer 3

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

🎭 Stereotyping 💬 Assumes the poor are morally inferior and greedy.

Question 4

Power and Influence – Mrs. Birling (4/8)

Answer 4

“Go and look for the father of the child. It’s his responsibility.”

🎭 Dramatic irony 💬 Unknowingly shifts blame to her own son.

Question 5

Power and Influence – Mrs. Birling (5/8)

Answer 5

“I used my influence to have it refused.”

🎭 Euphemism 💬 Admits to abusing power within the charity system.

Question 6

Power and Influence – Mrs. Birling (6/8)

Answer 6

“I’ll tell you what I told her.”

🎭 Repetition 💬 Reflects a cold, rigid stance and abuse of authority.

Question 7

Power and Influence – Mrs. Birling (7/8)

Answer 7

“Unlike the other three, I did nothing I’m ashamed of.”

🎭 Self-righteous tone 💬 Deflects blame; sees no fault in her actions.

Question 8

Power and Influence – Mrs. Birling (8/8)

Answer 8

“You have no power to make me change my mind.”

🎭 Irony 💬 Ironically resists the Inspector’s moral pressure.