Mrs Birling

• How is Sybil Burling described in "An Inspector Calls"?

  As a rather cold woman
• What does Sybil Burling's reaction to a pregnant woman's needs reveal about her character?

  It shows her lack of empathy
• What social class does Sybil Burling belong to?

  Upper middle class
• How does Sybil Burling's marriage status affect her social standing?

  She married beneath her station
• What organization is Sybil Burling a prominent member of?

  Brumley women's charity organization
• How does Sybil Burling's attitude reflect the values of her social class?

  It shows entitlement and moral superiority
• What does Sybil Burling's reprimand of her husband indicate about her character?

  She is snobby and cold
• How does Priestley use Sybil Burling's character to critique society?

  To criticize upper-class hypocrisy
• What rights did women lack in the early 1900s?

  Right to vote and work in power
• How does Sybil Burling's behavior towards her daughter reflect societal norms?

  She advocates for gender inequality
• What does Sybil Burling's dismissal of her children's concerns reveal?

  Her focus on social image over family
• How does Sybil Burling react to her son's behavior?

  She expresses disappointment in public image
• What does Sybil Burling's reaction to Gerald's affair indicate about her values?

  She prioritizes social reputation over morality
• How does Sybil Burling's pride affect her perception of society?

  It blinds her to societal problems
• What does the name "Sybil" signify in the context of her character?

  It refers to an oracle or prophetess
• How does Sybil Burling's denial of her son's actions reflect her character flaws?

  It shows her refusal to accept responsibility
• What does Sybil Burling's attitude towards Eva's suicide reveal about her character?

  She lacks compassion for the working class
• How does Priestley portray the relationship between Sybil Burling and Eva Smith?

  As one of prejudice and indifference
• What larger issue does Priestley highlight through Sybil Burling's character?

  The need for a welfare state
• How can viewing Sybil Burling as a complex character enhance exam responses?

  It provides a unique angle for analysis
• What is the significance of Sybil Burling's refusal to help Eva Smith?

  It reflects societal prejudices of the time
• What does Sybil Burling's character represent in the context of morality plays?

  She represents Pride, a deadly sin
• How does Sybil Burling's character contribute to the play's themes?

  By exemplifying the flaws of the upper class
• What does Sybil Burling's character reveal about the impact of social class on individual behavior?

  It shows how privilege can distort morality
• What is the audience's likely reaction to Sybil Burling's character?

  They may find her unlikable and hypocritical
• How does Sybil Burling's character serve as a critique of societal norms?

  By highlighting the flaws in classist attitudes
• What does Sybil Burling's character suggest about the potential for change in society?

  It indicates resistance to social progress
• What is the final outcome of Sybil Burling's character arc?

  She remains unchanged and resistant