An Inspector Calls- Women

an inspector calls women quotes

'"When you're married you'll realise that men with important work to do sometimes have to spend nearly all their time and energy on their business."'

Mrs Birling - conforms to the way women are meant to act, sides with Gerald

'"I don't think I will."'

Sheila - defiant, younger generation wants change

'"Well, we've several hundred employees there, y'know, and they keep changing."'

Mr Birling - sees women as cheap labour, doesn't respect them

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

Sheila - sees women for who they are, thinks they need more respect, wants change

'"Inspector, I think Miss Birling ought to be excused any more of this questioning. She's nothing more to tell you."'

Gerald - speaking on Sheila's behalf, doesn't want her to see how he really is

'"I think you ought to go to bed - and forget about this absurd business."'

Mrs Birling - sides with Gerald, thinks women shouldn't know about these things

'"And you think women ought to be protected against unpleasant and disturbing things?"'

Inspector - thinks Sheila has a right to know what he's done

'"Well, we know one young woman who wasn't, don't we?"'

Inspector - telling Gerald that his opinion is wrong and that he should let Sheila stay

'"And the you decided to keep her - as your mistress?"'

Gerald - uses Eva for his own purposes even if his intentions were good to begin with, Inspector disagrees with this

'"I wasn't in love with her or anything - but I liked her - she was pretty and a good sport -"'

Eric - like Gerald he uses Eva but then tries to help her

'"Your daughter isn't living on the moon. She's here in Brumley too."'

Inspector - telling Mr Birling that he can't hide Sheila from everything

'"And I'm not a child, don't forget. I've a right to know."'

Sheila - doesn't see why she can't find out what Gerald'a done as after all, she's the one that's engaged to him