Mr Birling Character Analysis

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Personality

Role
  • Arrogant
  • Caricature of a capitalist
  • Obnoxious
  • Narrow-minded
  • Middle-class buisnessman
  • Capitalist
  • Head of the family

Development (Growth & change)

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  • As the play develops, we see no change in Mr Birling whatsoever. He refuses to accept responsibility for his actions.
  • He still holds the same capitalist views and qualities from the start.
  • "Lower costs and higher prices"- Shows his capitalist mindset-Start
  • " silly little war scares"- shows his naivety-Start
  • "You're ready to go on the same old way"(sais by Sheila about her parents)- shows that he is reluctant to change his ways.-End

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Mr. Birling, an unyielding capitalist, retains his narrow views, refusing change or responsibility despite evolving circumstances within the play.

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