Sybil Birling (mrs) Flashcards

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling say about her family’s social status?

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I don’t think we want any further details of this disgusting affair.

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How does Mrs. Sybil Birling view her role in the community?

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I’m very sorry, but I think she had only herself to blame.

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What is Mrs. Sybil Birling’s opinion on the younger generation?

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You’re behaving like a hysterical child tonight.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling imply about the lower classes?

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

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling say when she learns about the girl’s death?

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I did not like her manner. She’d impertinently made use of our name, though she pretended afterwards it just happened to be the first she thought of.

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How does Mrs. Sybil Birling react to the idea of charity?

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We are not interested in the likes of her.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling say about her husband?

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He’s been very nice to me.

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What is Mrs. Sybil Birling’s stance on responsibility?

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I did nothing I’m ashamed of.

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How does Mrs. Sybil Birling respond to the Inspector’s questioning?

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I don’t think we want any further details of this disgusting affair.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling say about the need for change?

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I don’t see why I should take any responsibility.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling say regarding her daughter’s engagement?

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You must understand that a man has to make his own way.

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How does Mrs. Sybil Birling perceive the working class?

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They’re not the same as us.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling assert about the family name?

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I don’t think we want any further details of this disgusting affair.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling say about the girl’s background?

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She was simply not the type of girl to be respectable.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling say about the Inspector?

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That – I consider – is a trifle impertinent, Inspector.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling say about her social responsibilities?

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I don’t believe we should be blamed for this.

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How does Mrs. Sybil Birling speak about her social circle?

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We are not interested in the likes of her.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling say in defense of her actions?

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I did nothing I’m ashamed of.

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What is Mrs. Sybil Birling’s response to the idea of guilt?

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I don’t see why I should take any responsibility.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling say about her husband’s role?

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He’s been very nice to me.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling imply about the girl’s death?

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I don’t see why I should take any responsibility.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling think about the Inspector’s authority?

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I don’t think we want any further details of this disgusting affair.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling say to emphasize her social standing?

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We are not interested in the likes of her.

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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling imply about her family’s values?

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I did nothing I’m ashamed of.

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How does Mrs. Sybil Birling react to accusations of elitism?
I don’t see why I should take any responsibility.
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What does Mrs. Sybil Birling say about the girl's character?
She was simply not the type of girl to be respectable.