Mr Birling

• How does Arthur Birling perceive his firm's success compared to the Crofts'?


  He acknowledges that his firm is not as successful as the Crofts'
• What title is Arthur Birling expecting to receive?


  A knighthood
• Why is Arthur upset about his contribution to Eva Smith's death?


  He is more concerned about the scandal affecting his family's reputation
• What does Arthur fear might happen if the scandal becomes public?


  His knighthood might be withheld and his social status destroyed
• What is Arthur Birling's opinion on individualism and capitalism?


  He believes men should only look after themselves as individuals
• How does Arthur Birling view socialist ideas?


  He considers them strange and untrustworthy