WHO SAID IT?
"The Titanic...unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable." — Mr Birling, An Inspector Calls
Mr Birling proudly declares, "The Titanic... unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable," which is dramatically ironic because the audience knows the ship will sink.
What event is the Birling family celebrating?
The engagement of Gerald and Sheila.
Which character knew Eva Smith under the name Daisy Renton?
Gerald Croft
Which character had an affair with Eva Smith and was presumed to be the father of the child Eva Smith was expecting?
Eric Birling
""We are responsible for each other."
Inspector Goole
"We are responsible for each other — responsible when we look away, responsible when we speak, responsible when we act."
What is Anaphora?
Why is the Birling family visited by Inspector Goole?
They are visited because Eva Smith has committed suicide and he believes that everyone had a part in her death.
Where did Gerald meet Daisy?
At the Stalls Bar at the palace.
What does Mr. Birling do to confirm Gerald's suspicion of Inspector Goole?
He calls the Colonel and he confirms that there is no Inspector Goole.
"I didn't feel about her as she felt about me."
Gerald
Birling's boastful business blunders.
What is alliteration?
How did Mr. Birling know Eva Smith?
Eva Smith worked at his company.
After meeting Daisy (aka Eva), where does Gerald take her?
He takes her to a hotel and they have a meal.
What does Gerald do after confirming that there is no Inspector Goole ?
He calls the infirmary to see if anyone has been admitted for drinking disinfectant.
"But these girls aren't cheap labour — they're people."
Sheila
"My family’s reputation was ruined a thousand times over by one evening's mistake."
What is hyperbole?
Why did Mr. Birling fire Eva Smith?
Eva Smith instigated a strike and was asking for higher wages/salary.
Initially, what were Gerald's intentions towards Daisy?
He wanted to help her, he provided her with a room and some money to help her. Afterwards, she became his mistress.
How does everyone react to knowing that there is no Inspector Goole and no death?
They are relieved but Sheila says that everything the inspector said was true.
"If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish."
Inspector Goole
"He claimed to be a pillar of society while his actions made him its weakest link."
What is a paradox?
Did Mr. Birling offer Eva her job back? What was Eva's reaction?
Mr. Birling offers Eva her job back but with the same salary. Eva refuses.
What does Gerald tell the family after Inspector Goole leaves?
He tells them that he spoke to another officer and there is no Inspector Goole in the Brumley Police force.
The phone rings one last time at the Birling residence, who is it and why are they calling?
It was the police stating that a girl just died on her way to the Infirmary after swallowing disinfectant. A police Inspector is on his way to their house to ask them some questions.