AIC quotes

Inspector Goole

"We don't live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other."

Theme: Social Responsibility

Inspector Goole

"And I tell you that the time will soon come when, if men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish."

Theme: Warning and Social Justice

Inspector Goole

"Each of you helped to kill her. Remember that. Never forget it."

Theme: Collective Guilt

Eric Birling

"(bitterly) I didn't even remember - that's the hellish thing. Oh - my God! - how stupid it all is!"

Theme: Guilt and Remorse

Eric Birling

"You killed her - and the child she'd have had too - my child - your own grandchild - you killed them both - damn you, damn you-"

Theme: Blame and Accusation

Eric Birling

"I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty - and I threatened to make a row."

Theme: Intoxication and Irresponsibility

Mrs. Birling

"I did nothing I'm ashamed of"

Theme: Pride and Stubbornness

Mrs. Birling

"I blame the young man who was the father of the child she was going to have. If, as she said, he didn't belong to her class, and was some drunken young idler."

Theme: Hypocrisy and Class Prejudice

Mrs. Birling

"She was giving herself ridiculous airs. She was claiming elaborate fine feelings and scruples that were simply absurd in a girl in her position."

Theme: Condescension and Judgment

Sheila Birling

"But these girls aren't cheap labour - they're people"

Theme: Social Justice and Empathy

Sheila Birling

"I know I'm to blame, and I'm desperately sorry"

Theme: Remorse and Acceptance of Responsibility

Sheila Birling

"You began to learn something. And now you've stopped. You're ready to go on in the same old way."

Theme: Frustration with Lack of Change

Gerald Croft

"I suppose it was inevitable. She was young and pretty

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