Mr Birling

• "We've done nothing wrong"


  Mr. Birling's initial response to the Inspector's accusations, showing his denial and lack of responsibility for his actions.
• Mr. Birling's Character


  Mr. Birling is a self-made man who values his wealth and social status. He is also shown to be arrogant, selfish, and dismissive of others.
• "I'm a successful businessman"


  Mr. Birling's pride in his own success, highlighting his materialistic values and lack of empathy for others.
• "I've worked hard for what I've got"

  Mr. Birling's justification for his wealth, emphasizing his individualism and disregard for the struggles of others.
• "I'm not going to be lectured by a policeman"


  Mr. Birling's defiance and refusal to listen to the Inspector's warnings, showing his arrogance and lack of accountability.
• "I'm a respectable member of society"


  Mr. Birling's attempt to present himself as a respectable and upstanding citizen, despite his flaws and mistakes.
• "I'm not responsible for her"


  Mr. Birling's denial of responsibility for Eva Smith's fate, showing his lack of accountability and concern for others.
• Mr. Birling's Views on Social Change


  Mr. Birling's resistance to social change and his desire to maintain the status quo, which is shown through his interactions with the Inspector and his family.
• Mr. Birling's Treatment of Eva Smith


  Mr. Birling's dismissive and uncaring attitude towards Eva Smith, demonstrating his lack of empathy and responsibility towards others.
• "I'm a member of the middle class"


  Mr. Birling's statement highlighting his social status and his sense of belonging to a particular class.
• Mr. Birling's Class Consciousness


  Mr. Birling's pride in his social class and his desire to maintain his status, which is shown through his interactions with the Inspector and his family.
• Mr. Birling's Downfall


  Mr. Birling's eventual realization of his mistakes and his downfall, which is brought about by the Inspector's revelations and his own family's criticism.
• "I don't want to hear about it"


  Mr. Birling's refusal to listen to the Inspector's warnings about the consequences of his actions, demonstrating his arrogance and lack of concern for others.