Question

An Inspector Calls

Mr Birling is obsessed with capitalist ideals. Priestley presents Mr Birling as a proud fool to mock capitalist die hards in the age of rising _____ in the 20th century. For example, Mr Birling is convinced that 'we're in for a time of steadily increasing prosperity and that there will "be____" This is dramatic irony.

Fill in the blanks.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Birling family and Gerald Croft are celebrating Sheila’s engagement to Gerald

• Although there are a few signs that not everything is perfect (Mr Birling is too anxious to impress Gerald, Eric  

seems nervous and Sheila mentions that Gerald did not come near her the previous summer) there is a  

happy, light-hearted atmosphere.

• Mr Birling makes arrogant speeches, telling the other characters his views on science, the Titanic and the  

relationship between bosses and workers, saying that a man ‘has to mind his own business and look after  

himself’

Answer 2

Answer:

The Birling family and Gerald Croft are celebrating Sheila’s engagement to Gerald

• Although there are a few signs that not everything is perfect (Mr Birling is too anxious to impress Gerald, Eric  

seems nervous and Sheila mentions that Gerald did not come near her the previous summer) there is a  

happy, light-hearted atmosphere.

• Mr Birling makes arrogant speeches, telling the other characters his views on science, the Titanic and the  

relationship between bosses and workers, saying that a man ‘has to mind his own business and look after  

himself’