Mrs Birling

• Act 1 - quote 1

  • "Arthur, you're mot supposed to say such things"
  • sense of superiority - Mr B's social superior
  • disdain for breaking social norms
• Act1 - quote 2

  • " What an expression Sheila! Really, the things you girls pick up these days!
  • criticizes Sheila for using colloquial language
  • dismissal of lower class
• Act 2 - quote 1

  • "You seem to have made a great impression on this child, Inspector"
  • condescending attitude towards Sheila and her refusal to tale the situation seriously
  • highlights generational divide
• Act 2 - quote 2

  • " Girls of that class - "
  • prejudice and sense of social superiority
  • lack of empathy for Eva
• Act 3 - quote 1

  • " But I didn't know it was you - I never dreamt"
  • defending herself after realizing that Eric is the father - hypocrisy
  • lack of accountability
• Act 3 - quote 2

  • " I was the only one who didn't give in to him"
  • pride of "not giving in"
  • inability to learn
  • views interrogation as a challenge