10 Key Quotes from 'An Inspector Calls' 100% Verified
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AN INSPECTOR CALLS
10 Key Quotes from 'An Inspector Calls'
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Mr Birling: "Unsinkable, completely unsinkable" (Act 1)
(Titanic would sink) -Titatnic is a metaphor for the family.
Correct Ans--Dramatic Irony.
"We really must stop these silly pretences" Sheila to Mrs Birling. (Act 2) Correct Ans--Sheila
can understand the Inspectors message.
-Shows a barrier growing between mother and daughter.
"Girls of that class" Mrs Birling to The Inspector (Act 2) Correct Ans-- Mrs Birling is big
headed, she thinks her social standing is higher then others.
-Emphasis on 'that' shows her strong opinion on the lower class.
Gerald: "She was very pretty- soft brown hair and big dark eyes" (Act 2) Correct Ans--He
shows how much he noticed the positive features of her to take the attention away from what he
has done.
Eric: "Youre not the kind of father a chap could go to when hes in trouble" (Act 2) Correct
Ans--Shows the weak relationship between father and son.
-Eric hasnt had anyone he could count on for something other than money.
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