2 Quotes for Sheila in Act 1
“Is it the one you wanted me to have” - ST = Syntax - You and I
“You fool - of course he knows” - the sarcasm of “of course” - challenging his intelligence and power.
2 Quotes for Mr Birling in Act 1
“Unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable!” - repetition + dramatic irony = Priestley’s way of ridiculing Mr Birling
“Lower costs, higher prices” - Juxtaposition of lower and higher shows he doesn’t care how much the workers get paid - Capitalistic views
2 quotes for Eric in Act 1
“Takes decanter and helps himself” - the phrase shows he’s reliant on alcohol and is an addict.
“half-shy half-assertive” Shows he’s scared and shy towards Mr Birling and the family while sometimes being quite assertive and attempts to take control of certain situations
