Old vs. Young

An Inspector Calls

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Sample Essays

Quote Character Act
“But you youngsters just remember what I’ve said.” Mr Birling Act One
“And we don’t guess – we’ve had experience – and we know.” Mr Birling Act One
“Why shouldn’t try for higher wages? We try for the highest possible prices.” Eric Birling Act One
“It’s about time you learnt to face a few responsibilities.” Mr Birling Act One
“You seem to have made a great impression on this child, Inspector.” Mrs Birling Act Two
“We often do on the young ones. They’re more impressionable.” Inspector Goole Act Two
“Please don’t contradict me like that.” Mrs Birling Act Two
“He’s only a boy.” Mrs Birling Act Two
“What’s the matter with that child?” Mr Birling Act Two
“And I’m not a child, don’t forget. I have a right to know.” Sheila Birling Act Two
“Silly boy!” Mrs Birling Act Two
“You’re behaving like an hysterical child tonight.” Mrs Birling Act Two
“If you’d any sense of loyalty...” Mr Birling Act Three
“Because you’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble – that’s why.” Eric Birling Act Three
“Why, you hysterical young fool...” Mr Birling Act Three
“Eric, I’m absolutely ashamed of you.” Mrs Birling Act Three
“...don’t forget I’m ashamed of you as well – yes, both of you.” Eric Birling Act Three
“Don’t be childish, Sheila.” Mrs Birling Act Three
“If you want to know, it’s you two who are being childish – trying not to face the facts.” Sheila Birling Act Three
“Some fathers I know would have kicked you out of the house anyhow by this time. So hold your tongue if you want to stay here.” Mr Birling Act Three
“...from the way you children talk...” Mrs Birling Act Three
“Now look at the pair of them – the famous younger generation who know it all. And they can’t even take a joke” Mr Birling Act Three

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