mrs birling

• What does Mrs Birling say to Arthur in Act 1?

  “Arthur, you shouldn’t be saying such things”
• What class does Mrs Birling represent in the play?

  She represents the aristocracy who have lost their wealth.
• How does Mrs Birling react to Mr Birling's compliment to the chef?

  She reprimands him for complimenting a person of a lower class.
• What does Mrs Birling teach Sheila about men and business?

  She teaches her that men with important work often prioritize business over family.
• What does Mrs Birling's statement about getting used to being ignored suggest about her views on patriarchy?

  It suggests that she accepts the patriarchal system despite her dissatisfaction.
• What term does Mrs Birling use to describe the case concerning Eva Smith in Act 2?

  She calls it an “absurd business.”
• What does Mrs Birling's use of the term "absurd" indicate about her attitude towards the lower classes?

  It indicates her uncaring nature and dismissal of their struggles.
• How does Mrs Birling refer to Eva Smith's class in Act 2?

  She refers to them as “girls of that class,” showing her snobbery.
• What does the pronoun "that" in Mrs Birling's statement imply about her views on lower-class women?

  It implies that she sees them as separate and inferior to herself.
• What position did Mrs Birling's husband hold two years ago?

  He was Lord Mayor.
• How does Mrs Birling attempt to use her husband's position to influence others?

  She tries to use his power to undermine the law and protect herself.
• What does Mrs Birling's reference to "women of the town" reveal about her character?

  It reveals her disdain for lower-class individuals, including prostitutes.
• What is the significance of Mrs Birling running a charitable institute while holding her views?

  It highlights her hypocrisy and self-centeredness.
• What is Mrs Birling's reaction to Eric stealing money in Act 3?

  She is shocked more by Eric's theft than by the case concerning Eva Smith.
• What does Mrs Birling's lack of concern for Eva Smith indicate about her character?

  It indicates her inability to empathize with those of lower social status.
• How does Mrs Birling's character contrast with the younger generation in the play?

  She represents the older generation's lack of change compared to the younger generation.