An inspector calls

Cards (28)

  • Mrs birling : "I'm sorry, but I can't afford to be charitable
  • "we must all take responsibility for our actions" - inspect google
  • "i am not going to stand by and see this girl ruined" - gerald
  • "you have no right to judge us" - birlings
  • "i am not responsible for what happened to her" - gerald
  • "these are the hands that murdered the child" - inspector
  • Eric -’early 20s,not quite at ease half shy,half assertive -‘not quite at ease’ this foreshadows Eric’s attitude
  • Eric-‘why shouldn’t they try for higher wages?’-this shows that eric empathises with the lower class
  • Eric-‘your not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble’-this shows poor parenting skills and his relationship with his father is distant
  • 'She was a good girl really' - Gerald - This quote shows that Gerald has some remorse over Eva Smith's death as she was 'a good girl'.
  • 'I'm sorry if I seem rude but I don't think it's any use my talking about it.' - Gerald - This quote highlights how Gerald doesn't want to talk about Eva Smith because he feels guilty about her death.
  • 'The worst thing we can do would be to let him off' - Inspector Goole - This quote highlights the importance of justice and accountability.
  • 'We are responsible for each other' - Inspector Goole - This quote emphasizes the idea of social responsibility and interconnectedness among individuals.
  • 'It isn't fair that people like us should have all these advantages while others less fortunate than ourselves have so little' - Sheila Birling - This quote reflects the theme of inequality and social justice.
  • 'It isn't fair, it isn't just' - Mrs Birling - This quote reflects the theme of inequality and unfairness in society.
  • 'If there were no such things as poverty or ignorance, then perhaps there might be something wrong with our system... But since they exist, what hope is there for them?' - Mr Birling - This quote reflects the theme of social inequality and its impact on society.
  • 'There ought to be more done by the Government' - Eric - This quote reflects the theme of government intervention and responsibility in addressing societal issues.
  • 'She was very pretty once' - Mr Birling - This quote reflects the theme of classism and prejudice against women who fall into poverty.
  • 'The poor creature died because she had nowhere else to go!' - Mrs Birling - This quote reflects the theme of homelessness and lack of support for those in need.
  • 'We are not responsible for this girl's death' - Mr Birling - This quote reflects the theme of individual responsibility and accountability for one's actions.
  • 'I don't think I can bear it any longer' - Gerald - This quote reflects the theme of emotional distress caused by societal issues.
  • 'I am sorry that we have been so blind' - Sheila - This quote reflects the theme of self-reflection and acknowledgement of personal shortcomings.
  • 'I am sorry if my words seem harsh but I believe that we must face facts' - Inspector Goole - This quote reflects the theme of truthfulness and honesty in confronting societal issues.
  • 'A man has got to make his own way in the world' - Mr Birling - This quote reflects the theme of self-reliance and independence in achieving success.
  • 'If every man did his duty, all might be well' - Inspector Goole - This quote reflects the theme of collective responsibility and the importance of individuals working together towards positive change.
  • 'She was too proud to ask for charity' - Mrs Birling - This quote reflects the theme of pride and dignity as a barrier to seeking assistance during times of hardship.
  • ‘Half shy half assertive’-Eric
  • ‘We are all members of one body’-inspector google