quotations for each character in the inspector calls Flashcards
(32 cards)
What does Arthur Birling say about the Titanic?
‘The Titanic… is unsinkable.’
Which character claims responsibility for Eva Smith’s death?
Sheila Birling
What phrase does Inspector Goole use to emphasize collective responsibility?
‘We are responsible for each other.’
True or False: Gerald Croft is indifferent to Eva Smith’s plight.
False
Fill in the blank: Sybil Birling says, ‘Girls of that class…’ what?
‘…are not the type of people we help.’
What does Eric Birling confess to the Inspector?
‘I was in a state when a girl of that sort was concerned.’
What does Sheila say about her feelings of jealousy?
‘I know I’m to blame.’
How does Gerald describe his relationship with Daisy Renton?
‘I didn’t love her as she did me.’
What does Sybil Birling say about the responsibility of the wealthy?
‘It was simply disgusting.’
Which character represents the older generation’s views?
Arthur Birling
What does Sheila say about her engagement after the Inspector’s arrival?
‘I don’t think we want any further details of this disgusting affair.’
True or False: Inspector Goole is a real police inspector.
False
What does Eric say when he learns of his father’s attitude towards responsibility?
‘You’re not even sorry.’
Fill in the blank: Arthur Birling believes that ‘a man has to make his own…’ what?
‘…way.’
What does Sybil Birling say when she learns about her son’s involvement?
‘You must understand that a lot of silly nonsense.’
What does Gerald say about the Inspector’s motives?
‘I don’t like this Inspector.’
What statement does Sheila make about her family’s reaction to the Inspector?
‘You mustn’t try to build up a kind of wall between us and that girl.’
What does Arthur Birling say about the future?
‘The Germans don’t want war.’
What does Eric reveal about his drinking habits?
‘I was in that state when a girl of that sort was concerned.’
True or False: The play ‘An Inspector Calls’ is set in the early 20th century.
True
What does Sheila say to her mother about the way she treated Eva?
‘You were behaving like a hysterical child tonight.’
What does Sybil Birling say about her charity work?
‘I did my duty.’
Fill in the blank: Gerald Croft refers to Eva Smith as ‘a lovely girl, but…’ what?
‘…she was not the same after I left her.’
What does the Inspector suggest about the interconnectedness of society?
‘We are all members of one body.’
