Class

• "We're respectable citizens not criminals." Act 1


  > Shows Gerald taking advantage of class privilege and says he is "respectable" as he is upper class

  > The word "citizens" gives the effect that the Birlings and Gerald are normal people so that the Inspector will not suspect them
• "the wonderful Fairy Prince" Act 2


  > The sarcasm in "Fairy Prince" heightens the dramatic tension, as Sheila exposes Gerald’s hypocrisy

  > Reflects how upperclass men take advantage of lower class women to fulfil their hero complex to try and justify his actions

  > Linked to how he sees himself a sort of noble "Knight"
• “ So I broke it off definitely before I went “ Act: 2


  > Reflects the abuse of power and using her when convenient for him

  > Objectification of women