Mr Birling

• Mr Birling

  • Head of the Birling family
• His wife


  • Socially higher
• His daughter


  • Morally higher
• Mr. Birling

  • Prioritizes capitalism, economy, and power
• Mr. Birling


  Juxtaposes with the Inspector who embodies Socialism
• Mr. Birling's character

  • Very confident
• "I am the head of this house!"
• "I don't want any lectures from you, or anyone else."
• Mr. Birling


  • Head of a big family
  • High social status
• What Mr. Birling does

  Everything he can to fuel his ego and maintain control
• Mr. Birling


  Undermined and slowly loses control and power to the Inspector
• The Inspector


  Exposes Mr. Birling as someone who ignores the needs of others
• Delusional


  Or optimistic?
• Mr. Birling


  • Doesn't believe in community and doesn't accept responsibility for the death
• Mr. Birling


  • Explosive character
  • Distances himself from responsibility
  • His life revolves around money and business
• Mr. Birling is deluded
• Mr. Birling believes the Titanic won't sink and the strikes won't succeed
• Mr. Birling and the Inspector


  Juxtaposing characters, constantly fighting for control
• The Inspector


  Undermines Mr. Birling throughout the play
• Mr. Birling's business causes his downfall (as exposed by the Inspector)