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“You’ll hear some people say that war is inevitable.
And to that I say – fiddlesticks!”
And to that I say – fiddlesticks!”
Mr. Birling
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"you’d think everybody has to look after everybody else,
as if we were all mixed up together like bees in a hive
– community and all that nonsense.”
as if we were all mixed up together like bees in a hive
– community and all that nonsense.”
Mr. Birling
2 of 70
“A man has to mind his own business and look after
himself and his own"
himself and his own"
Mr. Birling
3 of 70
"I can’t accept any responsibility.”
“ If we were all responsible for everything that
happened to everybody… it would be very awkward
wouldn’t it?”
“ If we were all responsible for everything that
happened to everybody… it would be very awkward
wouldn’t it?”
Mr. Birling
4 of 70
“It’s my duty to keep labour costs down."
Mr. Birling
5 of 70
“If you don’t come down sharply on some of these
people, they’d soon be asking for the earth.”
people, they’d soon be asking for the earth.”
Mr. Birling
6 of 70
“I’ve got to cover this up as soon as I can."
Mr. Birling
7 of 70
"The Titanic ... unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable."
Mr. Birling
8 of 70
"As if a girl of that sort would ever refuse money!"
Mr. Birling
9 of 70
"The famous younger generation who know it all. And they can't even take a joke - "
Mr. Birling
10 of 70
“In spite of what’s happened to the girl since, I
consider I did my duty.”
consider I did my duty.”
Mrs. Birling
11 of 70
"I’ll tell you what I told her. Go and look for the father of
the child. It’s his responsibility."
the child. It’s his responsibility."
Mrs. Birling
12 of 70
“But I accept no blame for it at all.”
Mrs. Birling
13 of 70
“He should be made an example of. If the girl’s death
is due to anybody, then it’s due to him.”
is due to anybody, then it’s due to him.”
Mrs. Birling
14 of 70
"Girls of that class—"
Mrs. Birling
15 of 70
"I did nothing I'm ashamed of."
Mrs. Birling
16 of 70
“Could I have a drink first?”
Eric Birling
17 of 70
“I was a bit squiffy.”
Eric Birling
18 of 70
“She told me she didn’t want to go in but that – well, I
was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty – and
I threatened to make a row.”
was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty – and
I threatened to make a row.”
Eric Birling
19 of 70
“ I didn’t even remember – that’s the hellish thing. Oh –
my God!”
my God!”
Eric Birling
20 of 70
"Why shouldn't they try for higher wages?"
Eric Birling
21 of 70
"I wasn't in love with her or anything—"
Eric Birling
22 of 70
“I did what I did. And mother did what she did. And the
rest of you did what you did to her.”
rest of you did what you did to her.”
Eric Birling
23 of 70
“I can’t help thinking about this girl –destroying herself
so horribly – and I’ve been so happy tonight.”
so horribly – and I’ve been so happy tonight.”
Shelia Birling
24 of 70
“But these girls aren’t cheap labour – they’re people.”
Sheila Birling
25 of 70
"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.”
they didn’t get rid of that girl, I’d never go near the place again.”
Sheila Birling
26 of 70
“I’ll never, never do it again to anybody."
Sheila Birling
27 of 70
“I know I’m to blame – and I’m desperately sorry"
Sheila Birling
28 of 70
"He's giving us the rope—so that we'll hang ourselves."
Sheila Birling
29 of 70
"It frightens me the way you talk."
Sheila Birling
30 of 70
“I drink to you – and hope I can make you as happy as you deserve to be.”
Gerald Croft
31 of 70
“All right, I knew her. Let’s leave it at that.”
Gerald Croft
32 of 70
“For God’s sake – don’t say anything to the inspector.”
Gerald Croft
33 of 70
“The girl… gave me a glance that was nothing less than a cry for help."
Gerald Croft
34 of 70
“I insisted on Daisy moving into those rooms and I
made her take some money to keep her going there."
made her take some money to keep her going there."
Gerald Croft
35 of 70
"Everything's alright now, Sheila. What about this ring?"
Gerald Croft
36 of 70
“She’d swallowed a lot of strong disinfectant. Burnt her inside out, of course.”
Inspector Goole
37 of 70
“She was in great agony… Suicide of course.”
Inspector Goole
38 of 70
“What happened then may have determined what
happened to her afterwards… a chain of events.”
happened to her afterwards… a chain of events.”
Inspector Goole
39 of 70
“It’s my duty to ask questions."
Inspector Goole
40 of 70
“It’s better to ask for the earth than to take it.”
Inspector Goole
41 of 70
“I don’t play golf."
Inspector Goole
42 of 70
“A girl died tonight. A pretty, lively sort of girl, who never did anybody any harm. But she died in misery and agony – hating life.”
Inspector Goole
43 of 70
“Public men, Mr Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges.”
Inspector Goole
44 of 70
“Each of you helped to kill her, remember that. Never forget it.”
Inspector Goole
45 of 70
“One Eva Smith has gone – but there are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths left with us.”
Inspector Goole
46 of 70
"Their lives, their hopes and fears, their suffering and chance of happiness, all intertwined with our lives.”
Inspector Goole
47 of 70
"We don’t live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other.”
Inspector Goole
48 of 70
“If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish"
Inspector Goole
49 of 70
Arthur Birling
Mr. Arthur Birling is the head of the Birling family and a wealthy businessman. He is the owner of Birling and Co., a successful manufacturing company in the Midlands.
50 of 70
Arthur Birling
Egotistical, Materialistic, Authoritative, Capitalist, Insensitive
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Arthur Birling
Mr. Arthur Birling serves as a representative of the privileged upper class in Edwardian society, embodying the narrow-mindedness,
selfishness, and moral complacency prevalent among the wealthy elite. His character reflects the social and political attit
selfishness, and moral complacency prevalent among the wealthy elite. His character reflects the social and political attit
52 of 70
Sybil Birling
Mrs. Sybil Birling is the wife of Mr. Arthur Birling and the mother of Sheila and Eric Birling. She is a prominent member of the upper class and involved in various charitable organizations, including the Brumley Women's Charity Organization.
53 of 70
Sybil Birling
Haughty, Judgmental, Insensitive, Authoritarian, Self-Righteous
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Sybil Birling
Mrs. Sybil Birling serves as a representation of the entrenched social attitudes and moral hypocrisy prevalent among the upper class in Edwardian society. Her character embodies the callous indifference and moral complacency of individuals who prioritize
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Eric Birling
Eric Birling is the son of Mr. Arthur Birling and Mrs. Sybil Birling, and the brother of Sheila Birling. He is portrayed as a troubled and conflicted young man struggling with personal issues and societal pressures.
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Eric Birling
Rebellious, Troubled, Empathetic, Impulsive, Progressive
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Eric Birling
Eric Birling serves as a representation of the
younger generation's disillusionment with the values and attitudes of the older generation. His character embodies the desire for social change and progress, challenging the injustices and inequalities of th
younger generation's disillusionment with the values and attitudes of the older generation. His character embodies the desire for social change and progress, challenging the injustices and inequalities of th
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Sheila Birling
Sheila Birling is the daughter of Mr. Arthur Birling and Mrs. Sybil Birling, and the sister of Eric Birling. She is portrayed as a young woman who undergoes significant personal growth and moral development throughout the play.
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Sheila Birling
Impressionable, Empathetic, Curious, Progressive, Reflective
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Sheila Birling
Sheila Birling serves as a representation of the younger generation's capacity for empathy, moral awareness, and social responsibility. Her character embodies the potential for personal growth and transformation, challenging the complacency and hypocrisy
61 of 70
Gerald Croft
Gerald Croft is the wealthy and privileged fiancé of Sheila Birling. He is portrayed as a member of the upper class with social connections and a polished exterior, but he harbours secrets and vulnerabilities beneath the surface.
62 of 70
Gerald Croft
Charming, Deceptive, Manipulative, Privileged, Conflicted
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Gerald Croft
Gerald Croft serves as a representation of the moral ambiguity and privilege inherent in the upper class. His character embodies the complexities of human nature, as he grapples with conflicting emotions and loyalties.
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Inspector Goole
Inspector Goole is a mysterious and enigmatic figure who arrives unexpectedly at the Birling household to investigate the death of Eva Smith. He serves as the catalyst for the events of the play and exposes the moral failings of the characters.
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Inspector Goole
Authoritative, Mysterious, Unyielding, Perceptive, Empathetic
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Inspector Goole
Inspector Goole serves as a central figure in "An Inspector Calls," driving the narrative
forward and exposing the moral failings of the characters. His mysterious presence and relentless pursuit of truth create tension and suspense, while his revelation
forward and exposing the moral failings of the characters. His mysterious presence and relentless pursuit of truth create tension and suspense, while his revelation
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Eva Smith
Eva Smith is a working-class woman whose life and death serve as the focal point of Inspector Goole's investigation. Though she never appears on stage, her presence is keenly felt through the memories and testimonies of the other characters.
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Eva Smith
Resilient, Compassionate, Vulnerable, Independent, Tragic
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Eva Smith
Eva Smith's character serves as a powerful symbol of the social injustices and inequalities prevalent in Edwardian society. Her tragic story highlights the plight of the working class and the consequences of systemic oppression and exploitation.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
"you’d think everybody has to look after everybody else,
as if we were all mixed up together like bees in a hive
– community and all that nonsense.”
as if we were all mixed up together like bees in a hive
– community and all that nonsense.”
Back
Mr. Birling
Card 3
Front
“A man has to mind his own business and look after
himself and his own"
himself and his own"
Back
Card 4
Front
"I can’t accept any responsibility.”
“ If we were all responsible for everything that
happened to everybody… it would be very awkward
wouldn’t it?”
“ If we were all responsible for everything that
happened to everybody… it would be very awkward
wouldn’t it?”
Back
Card 5
Front
“It’s my duty to keep labour costs down."
Back
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