Mrs Sybil Birling Quotes

Superior + Prejudice Act 3

“As if a girl of that sort would ever refuse money”

Prejudiced (2) Act 2

She called herself Mrs Birling… it was simply a piece of gross impertinence”

“Girls of that class”

Of a different generation (2) Act 1 / 3

“Really the things you girls pick up these days!”

“I was the only one who didn’t give in to him”

Arrogant (2) Act 3

“He certainly didn’t make me confess”
“I was the only one who didn’t give in to him”

Lacks empathy/ Hard hearted Act 2

“I’ll tell you what i told her. Go and look for the father of the child”

Remorseless Act 2

“She had only herself to blame”

Judgemental Act 2

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

Pious (devoutley religious) (2) Act 2/3

“I don’t think we want any further details of this disgusting affair” (Geralds)

[when told Eric is a drunkard] “(staggered) it isn’t true.. you aren’t the type… you don’t get drunk”

Ignorant Act 2

“Surely you don’t mean Alderman Meggarty”

Priveleged (2) Act 1

“Edna’ll go. I asked her to wait up to make us some tea”

“I did nothing I’m ashamed of or that won’t bear investigation”

Unmoving/Regretless Act 2

“You’re quite wrong to suppose I shall regret what I did”