Young Vs.Old Gen

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Cards (3)

  • > Use of "child" is belittling to Sheila reflecting the old generation's ideals of gender roles for women
    > Use of "hysterical" presents Mrs B.'s dismissal of Sheila's emotions and intelligence reflecting the old generation silencing women's voices
    "You're behaving like a hysterical child tonight." Act 2

  • > When Mrs B. refuses the revelation of Eric's involvement
    > Represents the refusal of the old generation to the ugly truth and clings to what they believe
    > Negative repetition emphasises the disbelief and refusal of the truth
    "I don’t believe it. I won’t believe it." Act 3

  • > Reinforces patriarchal values of the time and restore dominance to Mr Birling (TRADITIONAL)
    > “quiet” to demand submission from Sheila, symbolising the older generation’s desire for the younger generation to submit to their ways
    > Reflects the stubbornness of the older generation to change
    " quiet so that your father can decide..." Act 3