"But I accept no blame for it at all."

• Analysis

  Sybil Birling embodies the uncaring nature of capitalism through her outright refusal to take any responsibility for Eva Smith's death. The analytical text states, She refuses to learn the Inspector's lesson, showcasing her resistance to moral growth and social accountability. This symbolizes how the capitalist elite, particularly wealthy women, lack empathy for the struggles of the working class
• Alternative interpretation

  Sybil's statement could also represent her embodiment of pride, one of the seven deadly sins. The analytical text links her actions to the tradition of morality plays, She also symbolizes one of the seven deadly sins, the one of pride, reflecting how her moral failing contributes to the play’s critique of immorality 
• Themes

  Class Prejudice: Sybil’s refusal to accept blame highlights her detachment from the struggles of the lower class, emphasising her ingrained class prejudice 

  Moral Failure: Her pride and lack of self-awareness underline the theme of moral irresponsibility among the upper class, which Priestley critiques throughout the play

  Capitalism's Flaws: Her behaviour exemplifies the selfishness and lack of accountability inherent in capitalist ideology
• Writers intention

  Priestley uses Sybil’s declaration, “But I accept no blame for it at all,” to critique the moral indifference of the upper class. He aims to demonstrate how the rich, particularly those born into privilege, perpetuate inequality and shirk responsibility for societal issues. By portraying Sybil as embodying pride and class prejudice, Priestley challenges audiences to reject capitalist self-interest in favor of collective responsibility