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Attitude of the Birlings

Attitude of the Birlings. “Is there any reason why my wife should answer questions from you, inspector?” (P. 60; 24-25). Arrogant „but you weren‘t asked to come here to talk to me about my responsibility“ (P.58; 19-20) “you’ll apologize at once” (P.58; 13)

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Attitude of the Birlings

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  1. Attitude of the Birlings “Is there any reason why my wife should answer questions from you, inspector?” (P. 60; 24-25)

  2. Arrogant „but you weren‘t asked to come here to talk to me about my responsibility“ (P.58; 19-20) “you’ll apologize at once” (P.58; 13) Don‘t feel guilty “Father threw her out because she asked for decent wages” (P.58; 24-25) Bewildered and frightened „Birling and Mrs. Birling exchange bewildered and frightened glances“ (P. 60; 16-17) They don‘t want to lose their good reputation „No for being offensive about it. I‘m a public man“ (P.58; 15-16)

  3. Reader - Birlings They don‘t seem nice because of their arrogance The reader doesn‘t empathize with them Doesn’t understand their attitude

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