an inspector calls key quotes and analysis

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'for lower costs and higher prices.' Mr B
Pg 4- demonstrates him to be a capitalists, who is looking to make money. At first this comment is deemed to be innocent but the consequence of this viewpoint comes through later.
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'a man has to make his own way'.
pg 9- links to theme of responsibility. the singular 'a man', not 'men' emphasises that its down to the individuals to take care of themselves.
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'it's a favourite haunt of women of the town'
pg.34- Geralds use of euphemisms could refer to his want to still be seen as 'respectable' and 'favourite haunt of women' subtely implies that he does not like to go there .
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'everything's all right now, Sheila. What about this ring'
pg.71- Gerald's happy to carry on as before, has no remorse for what he has done.Assumes due to his status Sheila will forgive and forget .
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(Abt. Eva) 'she was giving herself ridiculous airs'.
PG46. Syril Birling feels offended that eva called herself mrs birling. Shows the strenght of Syril's belief in the class system and does not like idea of people rising through ranks which is ironic because that is what her hubby did.
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Card 2

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pg 9- links to theme of responsibility. the singular 'a man', not 'men' emphasises that its down to the individuals to take care of themselves.

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'a man has to make his own way'.

Card 3

Front

pg.34- Geralds use of euphemisms could refer to his want to still be seen as 'respectable' and 'favourite haunt of women' subtely implies that he does not like to go there .

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

pg.71- Gerald's happy to carry on as before, has no remorse for what he has done.Assumes due to his status Sheila will forgive and forget .

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

PG46. Syril Birling feels offended that eva called herself mrs birling. Shows the strenght of Syril's belief in the class system and does not like idea of people rising through ranks which is ironic because that is what her hubby did.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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