Mrs Birling

• Who is Sybil Birling in "An Inspector Calls"?

  She is the mothe of the Birling family.
• What is ironic about Sybil Birling being in charge of the charity investigation?


  It is ironic because she only chose to help some and refused to help Eva.
• How does Sybil Birling respond when confronted about her lack of generosity towards Eva?


  She denies responsibility and insists her behavior was correct.
• How does Sybil view Eva's worthiness for help?


  She believes Eva was unworthy of help.
• What is Sybil's attitude towards the investigation as a whole?


  She is uninterested in or in denial of the investigation.
• How does Sybil Birling react to the Inspector's inquiries?


  She offers a defensive and occasionally combative attitude.
• How does Sybil react to references about Eric's drinking habits?


  She doesn't believe them and brushes past references to Eric's drinking habits.
• What is Sybil's reaction to learning about Gerald's affair?


  She is upset but more worried about the scandal.
• How does Sybil describe the Inspector's behavior?


  She calls the Inspector "impertinent."