social class
Cards (78)
- How does social class influence the events in the play?
- What was the state of class division in Britain in 1912?
- What was the economic status of land and factory owners compared to their workers?
- How did the World Wars affect the British class system?
- What did rationing during the wars lead to among different classes?
- What did Priestley want to emphasize about class inequality?
- How did the upper classes view the working class according to the text?
- What message does Priestley convey by revealing the impact of class hierarchy in 1912?
- How are the Birlings portrayed at the beginning of the play?
- What does the lighting described as “pink and intimate” symbolize?
- What does the term “intimate” suggest about the Birlings' atmosphere?
- What does Priestley imply about the upper classes' conscience?
- How many working class characters are seen on stage?
- Why does Priestley argue the upper classes maintain the class system?
- What does Mr Birling claim about the country's future?
- What does Mr Birling overlook in his claims of prosperity?
- What does Priestley suggest about the relationship between success and class?
- How do the Birlings react to the Inspector's visit?
- What does the juxtaposition between Mr Birling and the Inspector reveal?
- What does Eva Smith symbolize in the play?
- How does the audience perceive Eva Smith?
- How does Priestley emphasize the divide between the rich and poor?
- What does Mr Birling represent in terms of social class?
- How does Mr Birling's insecurity manifest in the play?
- What does Mr Birling's career history signify?
- How does Mr Birling view public men and their responsibilities?
- What does Mr Birling's statement about the lower classes imply?
- How does Priestley portray the upper classes' view of the lower classes?
- What does Gerald Croft's background signify in the play?
- How does the tension between Mr Birling and Gerald Croft illustrate class differences?
- What does Mr Birling hope to achieve through Gerald and Sheila's marriage?
- How does Mr Birling's flattery of Gerald reveal his motives?
- What does Lady Croft's disapproval of Sheila indicate?
- How does Priestley depict Mr Birling's treatment of Eva as ironic?
- What does Mrs Birling represent in the play?
- How does Mrs Birling's demeanor affect her judgment?
- What assumptions does Mrs Birling make about Eva Smith?
- How does Mrs Birling's view of the working class reflect societal attitudes?
- What stereotype does Mrs Birling hold about lower class people?
- How does Mrs Birling react to Eva introducing herself as “Mrs Birling”?