social responsibility Flashcards
(9 cards)
Mr Birling rejects the socialist view
“you’d think everyone has to look after everybody else”
Sheila begins to hint at having a socialist view point
“but these girls arnt cheap labour their people”
Mr Birling reflect the upper class view that the lower class are only workers not people
“it my duty to keep labour coasts down”
Mr Birling fires Eva for speaking up, showing how the working class is punished for wanting fair treatment.
“she had far too much to say … so she had to go”
Eric questions his father’s selfish views
“why shouldn’t they try for higher wages”
The Inspector reminds Birling that people in power must care for others, not just themselves.
“public men Mr Birling have responsibilities as well as privileges”
Priestly highlights Sheilas moral awakening and want to understand more
“im not a child dont forget i have a right to know”
The Inspector reflects Priestley’s key message about social responsibility
“we are all members of one body”
The inspector leaves the family with one last message that if they do not treat the lower class as equals they will soon
“fire blood and anguish”
