7 deadly sins

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  • How does Mr. Birling demonstrate greed in the play?
    He prioritizes lower costs and higher prices, showing interest in wealth.
  • What is the first deadly sin discussed in JB Priestley's "An Inspector Calls"?
    Greed
  • What action does Mr. Birling take that reflects his greed?
    He sacks Eva Smith for asking for higher wages.
  • What happens to Eva Smith after leaving Mr. Birling's employment?
    She goes to work in a clothing store.
  • Which character represents envy in the play?
    Sheila Birling
  • How does Sheila Birling express her jealousy towards Eva Smith?
    She admits to being jealous of Eva's beauty.
  • What does Sheila do to ensure Eva Smith is sacked from the clothing store?
    She threatens to persuade her mother to close their account if Eva is not fired.
  • What is the second deadly sin discussed in the play?
    Pride
  • How does Gerald Croft demonstrate pride in the play?
    He has an inflated ego and sees himself as Eva's savior.
  • What does Gerald say that reflects his pride regarding Eva Smith?
    He claims to have rescued her from a difficult situation.
  • How does Gerald describe Eva Smith physically?
    He describes her as having soft brown hair and big dark eyes.
  • What is the fourth deadly sin mentioned in the play?
    Sloth
  • How does Eric Birling represent sloth?
    He does not work and is babied by his parents.
  • What does Mr. Birling say to Eric that reflects his childlike status?
    He tells Eric that he has a lot to learn yet.
  • What is the fifth deadly sin discussed in the play?
    Gluttony
  • How does Eric Birling demonstrate gluttony?
    He drinks excessively throughout the play.
  • What does Sheila say that indicates Eric is drunk?
    She says he is sweaty, implying he is drunk.
  • What does Eric imply about his behavior when drunk?
    He suggests he might have forced himself upon Eva while intoxicated.
  • What is the sixth deadly sin mentioned in the play?
    Wrath
  • How does Mrs. Birling express her wrath towards Eva Smith?
    She becomes angry when Eva uses the name Mrs. Birling.
  • What does Mrs. Birling refuse to do because of her anger?
    She refuses to help Eva with money.
  • What does the inspector represent in relation to the deadly sins?
    Pride
  • How does the inspector demonstrate pride?
    He takes the moral high ground over the other characters.
  • What does the inspector say that reflects his moral superiority?
    He tells the characters that each of them helped to kill Eva Smith.
  • What are the seven deadly sins represented in "An Inspector Calls"?
    1. Greed - Mr. Birling
    2. Envy - Sheila Birling
    3. Pride - Gerald Croft and the Inspector
    4. Lust - Gerald Croft
    5. Sloth - Eric Birling
    6. Gluttony - Eric Birling
    7. Wrath - Mrs. Birling
  • How do the characters in "An Inspector Calls" embody the seven deadly sins?
    • Each character represents a specific sin.
    • Their actions lead to the downfall of Eva Smith.
    • The sins highlight moral failings and social responsibility.