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How does Priestley present Mr Birling's selfish attitude in Act 1?

“A man has to make his own way” – Mr Birling

How does Priestley present Sheila's regret in Act 2?

“I know I'm to blame — and I'm desperately sorry” – Sheila

How does Priestley present collective responsibility in Act 3?

“We are members of one body” – Inspector

How does Priestley present Eva Smith's vulnerability in Act 1?

“She was a good worker too” – Mr Birling

How does Priestley present Mrs Birling's lack of compassion in Act 2?

“I used my influence to have it refused” – Mrs Birling

How does Priestley present generational differences in Act 2?

“It frightens me the way you talk” – Sheila

How does Priestley present Gerald's relationship with Eva in Act 2?

“I didn't feel about her as she felt about me” – Gerald

How does Priestley present Eric accepting responsibility in Act 3?

“The fact remains that I did what I did” – Eric

How does Priestley present class prejudice in Act 2?

“Girls of that class” – Mrs Birling

How does Priestley present the Inspector's moral message in Act 3?

“It's better to ask for the earth than to take it” – Inspector

How does Priestley warn society about ignoring responsibility in Act 3?

“Fire and blood and anguish” – Inspector

How does Priestley create suspense at the end of Act 3?

“A police inspector is on his way here — to ask some questions” – Eric