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Summary. The Inspector enters, introducing himself as Goole. Arthur says he’s never heard of Goole before, despite being an Alderman, Lord Mayor, and “a member of the Bench.”. The Inspector states that the two have not met. Arthur offers the Inspector a drink, and he refuses, saying he is “on duty.”. The Inspector tells Arthur that a ...
The Inspector tells Sybil and the family that Sybil must recognize the girl, because she saw her only two weeks before that night, when the girl petitioned the charity for financial assistance. Sybil agrees that this is the case, and her husband and daughter are shocked. Sybil says that the charity refused to give the girl money because of her ...
- ‘Arthur Birling is a heavy looking, rather portentous man’
- Showing off to Gerald Croft ‘Giving us the port Edna?’
- Show ing off to Gerald C roft 'You ought to like this port, Gerald. As a matter of fact, Finchley told me it's the same port your father gets from him.'
- Capitalism, Selfish ‘Now you have brought us together, and perhaps we may look forward to a time when Crofts and Birlings are no longer competing but are working together – for lower costs and higher prices. ’
He does not consider the impact 'higher prices' might have on anyone else, he just wants more money. Possessive On a number of occasions Mr Birling refers to things and people as being 'his' .
Mr Birling's response to the inspector is initially quite convivial and he offers him something to drink. The inspector refuses, saying that he is on duty. The inspector refuses, saying that he is ...
An Inspector Calls Summary and Analysis of Act Three. Again, no time has passed between acts. Eric stands looking at the assembled company as before. Before he starts his interrogation, Eric asks for a drink—a request to which the Inspector agrees—and which Birling denies. Eric’s heavy drinking is now no secret, and the Inspector explains ...
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Aug 28, 2024 · He refuses to accept any responsibility for Eva’s death and remains unchanged by the end of the play: Arthur is unwilling to change because his personal beliefs do not allow him to do this He is blind to the consequences of his own actions and repeatedly defends himself, directs blame at others and tries desperately to try and cover up the tragedy
