Quotes for An Inspector Calls GCSE AQA Flashcards
(26 cards)
What does the Inspector say about responsibility in the play?
We are responsible for each other.
Who said, ‘I didn’t like her manner’?
Sheila Birling.
True or False: Arthur Birling is optimistic about the future.
True.
Fill in the blank: ‘Public men, Mr. Birling, have ______.’
responsibilities.
What does the Inspector reveal about Eva Smith’s death?
She committed suicide.
Who is described as ‘a pretty, lively girl’?
Eva Smith.
What is the significance of the quote, ‘We are all members of one body’?
It emphasizes social responsibility.
Who says, ‘I was simply acting on behalf of my country’?
Gerald Croft.
True or False: Sheila Birling feels no guilt over her actions.
False.
What does Mrs. Birling say about the father of Eva’s child?
He should be made to take responsibility.
Who states, ‘I know I am to blame’?
Sheila Birling.
What does the Inspector suggest about the impact of individual actions?
They can harm others.
Who expresses the idea that ‘socialism’?
The Inspector.
What is Gerald’s reaction to the Inspector’s questioning?
He becomes defensive.
True or False: The play takes place in the early 20th century.
True.
What does the quote ‘Each of us has to choose our own course’ imply?
Personal responsibility is crucial.
Who claims, ‘I did what I did’?
Eric Birling.
Fill in the blank: ‘I’m not a ______.’
crank.
What does the Inspector mean by ‘fire and blood and anguish’?
Consequences of ignoring social responsibility.
Who says, ‘You’re behaving like a hysterical child tonight’?
Mrs. Birling.
What is the tone of the Inspector’s speeches?
Didactic and moralistic.
True or False: The characters learn from their mistakes.
False.
What does the phrase ‘the curtain falls’ signify?
The end of the play and unresolved issues.
Who is the author of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
J.B. Priestley.
