quote analysis

• What does Inspector Goole's quote about being "members of one body" convey?


  It expresses social responsibility and collective ethics.
• How does the metaphor "one body" function in Priestley's message?

  It suggests unity and interdependence among people.
• What does the declarative sentence in the quote reinforce?

  It reinforces moral certainty regarding social responsibility.
• What do Priestley's beliefs reflect in the quote about social responsibility?

  They reflect socialist beliefs and post-war reform.
• What does the quote "It's better to ask for the earth than to take it" challenge?

  It challenges Mr. Birling's capitalist ideology.
• What moral difference is highlighted by the juxtaposition of "ask" vs. "take"?

  It shows the difference between peaceful and exploitative actions.
• How does the quote reflect the exploitation of the working class?

  It highlights issues during early 20th-century industrialism.
• What does the quote "Public men, Mr. Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges" criticize?

  It criticizes Birling's abuse of power and status.
• What moral imbalance is created by the contrast between "responsibilities" and "privileges"?

  It stresses the need for accountability among the powerful.
• What societal norms does this quote critique?

  It critiques Edwardian norms of unchecked upper-class authority.
• What does the quote "Each of you helped to kill her" imply about the family?

  It assigns collective guilt to the family members.
• How does the Inspector's use of emotive language affect the audience?

  It creates dramatic impact and urgency in the message.
• What does the quote reflect about society's treatment of the vulnerable?

  It critiques society's cumulative neglect of the vulnerable.
• What does the quote "There are millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us" emphasize?

  It highlights the universal relevance of the play's message.
• How does the repetition of "millions" function in the quote?

  It emphasizes the scale of oppression faced by many.
• What call to action does this quote represent in post-war Britain?

  It urges society to care for the disadvantaged.
• What does Birling's quote "A man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own" reflect?

  It reflects Birling's selfish capitalist ideology.
• How does the list in Birling's quote contribute to its tone?

  It builds a tone of self-interest and isolation.
• What views does this quote represent regarding pre-war capitalism?

  It criticizes the selfishness inherent in capitalist views.
• What does Birling's quote about "cranks" reveal about his attitude towards socialism?

  It shows his mockery of socialist ideas.
• How does the term "cranks" function in Birling's quote?

  It is dismissive and condescending towards socialists.
• What irony is present in Birling's mockery of socialist views?

  Birling is later undermined by the Inspector's truths.
• What does Birling's confident statement about the Titanic reveal?

  It shows his ignorance and blind faith in progress.
• How does the repetition of "unsinkable" function in Birling's quote?

  It reveals his ignorance and overconfidence.
• What does Birling's quote about social responsibility imply?

  It dismisses the idea of social responsibility as trivial.
• What does Birling's refusal to accept responsibility indicate?

  It shows his stubbornness and lack of growth.
• How does the first-person refusal in Birling's quote affect its impact?

  It emphasizes his personal denial and lack of accountability.
• What does Sheila's quote about "cheap labour" challenge?

  It challenges her father's dehumanizing views.
• How does the contrast in Sheila's quote highlight social issues?

  It emphasizes the dehumanization of workers in society.
• What does Sheila's acceptance of guilt signify?

  It reflects changing views among the younger generation.
• What does Sheila's emotive language reveal about her character?

  It shows her genuine remorse and self-awareness.
• What does Sheila's metaphor about "wall" imply?

  It implies division and social barriers in society.
• What does Sheila's alarm about her parents' lack of remorse indicate?

  It reveals her emotional maturity and disillusionment.
• How does Sheila's quote about the Inspector's method reflect her understanding?

  It shows her insight into the Inspector's purpose.
• What does Eric's criticism of his father reveal?

  It highlights emotional neglect in traditional families.
• How does Eric's colloquial tone in "We did her in all right" affect its impact?

  It shows raw honesty and acceptance of guilt.
• What does Eric's shame towards his parents signify?

  It highlights the generational moral divide.
• What does Eric's refusal to shift blame indicate about his character?

  It shows moral clarity and personal responsibility.
• What does the final twist about the police inspector signify?

  It reinstates tension and moral urgency.
• How does the use of dashes in the quote about the police inspector create suspense?

  It adds tension and anticipation to the moment.