Mrs. Birling’s Quotes

• • Mrs. Birling sees herself as socially + morally superior to Eva Smith because of her class.
  • She is being prejudiced towards people she should help.


  “ Girls of that class”
• • instead of comforting her son - she is more angered than sympathetic.
  • This is something that could damage her reputation- proving her initial description of a ‘cold woman’.
  • Rhetorical question - tries to undermine her involvement.


  “ Oh, Eric, how could you? “
• • Dramatic irony - Eric is the father
  • tries to act dismissive towards her social responsibility.

  “ Go look for the father of the child. It’s his responsibility.”
• • façade to make her look good.


  “ it’s disgusting to me.”