Inspector Calls🕵️

• Mrs Birling

  • "When your married you'll realize that men with important work to do sometimes have to spend nearly all their time and energy on their business"(implies that wives should get used to this dynamic, just as she did.)
  • "You seem to have made a good impression on the child inspector"( reflects the lack of respect she has for Sheila)
  • “But I accept no blame for it at"(remains unapologetic and unwilling to acknowledge her role)
• Sheila Birling

  • "But these girls arent cheap labour-theyre people"(highlights the generational divide) (not mere commodities for profit)
  • “I know I’m to blame – and I’m desperately sorry”(confronts her responsibility)
  • “I went to the manager at Milwards and I told him that if they didn’t get rid of that girl, I’d never go near the place again.”(confronts her responsibility)
• Inspector

  • "I don't play golf"(golf=upper-class, reflects the abuse power by privileged males.)
  • “One Eva Smith has gone – but there are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths left with us.” (“Eva Smiths” and “John Smiths” as generic names underscores the universality of their struggles.)
  • “I’m losing all patience with you people."(emphasizing the urgency and seriousness of the situation)
  • “If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish.” (imagery of “fire and blood and anguish” emphasizes these repercussions.)
• Eric Birling

  • “He could have kept her on instead of throwing her out.”(emphasizes his uncertainty and hesitation. Highlights Mr. Birling's ruthless attitude toward his workers)
  • "What does it matter now whether they give you a knighthood or not?”(shows the interconnectedness of society and the impact of individual actions on others)
  • “You’re beginning to pretend that nothings really happened at all."(shows contrast between older and younger gen)
  • “The money’s not the important thing. It’s what happened to the girl"(Eric’s=the responsibility each character bears for their impact on others)
• Gerald Croft

  • "its bound to be unpleasant and disturbing." (Shows how Gerald believes Sheila to be weaker as she's a woman)
  • “All right, I knew her. Let’s leave it at that.”( shows how he is hiding that he knew Eva)
  • “You’ve been through it, and now you want to see someone else put through it.”(Implies Gerald is assuming Sheila's wants)