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Mrs Birling quotes + analysis
'girls of that class'
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What are the key themes reflected in the quote and analysis of Mrs. Birling's character?
Social
class
distinctions
Exploitation of the
vulnerable
Arrogance
of the upper class
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What does the term "girl" connote in the context of the girl's suicide?
It connotes
innocence
and vulnerability, highlighting her exploitation of the vulnerable for
capitalist
gain.
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What does Mrs. Birling's attitude towards Eva's social class reveal about her character?
It reveals her
arrogance
and inability to acknowledge those she considers beneath her.
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What does Mrs. Birling's inability to specify Eva's social class indicate?
Shows her
arrogance
Reflects her
disdain
for lower social classes
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How does the demonstrative adjective "that" function in the context of the girl's class?
It dismisses the girls as an
inferior
and
homogeneous
group, suggesting they all behave the
same
way.
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What does the term "girl" connote in the context of the quote?
It connotes
innocence
and vulnerability
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What does Mrs. Birling's inability to specify Eva's social class reveal about her character?
It reveals her belief that Eva's class is far
beneath
her
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In which act does the quote about the girl committing suicide appear?
Act
2
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What is the broader context of the quote regarding the girl's suicide?
It reflects societal
attitudes
towards class and
vulnerability
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How does the term "girl" reflect the character's willingness to exploit the vulnerable?
It showcases her rationalization for
capitalist
advancement
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How is Mrs. Birling's social status reflected in her attitude towards Eva's class?
She is governed by
arrogance
and cannot specify Eva's social
class
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What quote is this analysis based on ?
“I don’t suppose for a moment that we can understand why the
girl
committed suicide. Girls of
that
class-”