Arthur Birling
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- Created on: 28-02-18 14:23
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- Arthur Birling
- Description
- 'Heavy-looking, rather portentous man'
- 'A hard-headed practical man of business'
- Themes that apply to him
- Quotes
- "She had a lot to say ... far too much - she had to go"
- She had spoken up for the other girls who were on strike and was showing leadership qualities against Mr Birling, and he didn't like that. It also shows that she was going against what was expected of women in those days, she wasn't quiet and she wouldn't submit
- "(surprised) Did you say 'Why?'?"
- He's not used to people questioning him so when the inspector asks 'Why?' he's is shocked. This could also display the theme of class, and how snobby and prideful the upper/middle-upper class people were in those days.
- 'A hard-headed practical man of business'
- He thinks of himself as a man who does well in business, and who doesn't let sentiment get in the way of whatever needs to be done to succeed. Shows his selfish and stubborn nature
- "Still, I can't accept any responsibility
- This shows: ~the generational conflict - the younger generation take responsibility quicker and better than the older generation.~ it shows the cyclical structure; after everything they've been through and all the lessons that Mr Birling has 'learnt' he still doesn't accept responsibility at the end
- 'I'm a public man'
- He demands respect as he has been a member of the town council, lord mayor and a magazine.
- 'Yes, my dear, I know - I'm talking too much'
- He likes to air his views and is aware that he trends to monopolise the conversion to his own views, this suggest his views hold high importance to the people around him. This could also show his pride and how self-absorbed he is
- "She had a lot to say ... far too much - she had to go"
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