‘An Inspector Calls’ quote search – Act 1
Find a quotation (or two) from the text to support the following points/ideas. Examine each one for language, structure and links to context.
- Mrs Birling’s views on a woman’s role in society.
- Mr Birling’s feelings on having Gerald as a son-in-law.
- How Mr Birling sees himself (repeated).
- Mr Birling’s predictions.
- Hints that there may be trouble ahead (dramatic irony).
- Mr Birling’s views on an individual’s role in society.
- Mr Birling’s opinion of socialism.
- Inspector Goole’s description of Eva’s death (repeated).
- Mr Birling’s justification of sacking Eva.
- Gerald’s comments on what Mr Birling did to Eva.