capitalism vs socialism

• A man has to mind his own business and and look after himself and his own--and-- - Mr B


  He listens and pays attention to the Inspector's arrival conveying he's a significant character. Capitalism is where 'every man for himself'. Capitalism was interrupted by socialism.
• Sharp ring of the doorbell - SD

  The Inspector's arrival stops Mr Birling from continuing his ridiculous Capitalist speeches.
• You'd think everybody has to look after everybody else - Mr B


  He's all for 'every man for himself'. He's mocking socialism as he thinks it's a silly idea.
• The Titanic--she sails next week [...] unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable - Mr B

  Use of dramatic irony. His statement conveys the ignorance of the upper class and capitalism. Emphasis on how it's "unsinkable" due to the repeat of the word illustrating how he strongly believes this.
• Probably a Socialist or some sort of crank - Mr B


  Dismisses everything that had occurred with this simple phrase. "Crank" is a strong, offensive term. Believes the Inspector to have been stupid.
• Quite so - Inspector


  Juxtaposes Mr B as he acknowledged Eric's thoughts depicting how Socialism allows for everybody's thoughts and ideas whilst Capitalism only allows for the ideas of the superior of rank.
• We don't live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other. - Inspector


  Triplet for emphasis. "One body" illustrates how everyone has to work together for society to function. Socialism is conveyed as caring for one another which is especially ideal for a lower-class, post-WW2 audience who have greatly suffered.
• They will be taught in fire and blood and anguish - Inspector


  Dramatic irony as the phrase refers to the world wars. Triplet for emphasis. If Capitalism continues then it will lead to war.