Mrs Birling and her children

In this lesson, we will explore the character of Mrs Birling and the relationship that she has with her children throughout the play.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What does the term assertive mean?

Assertive means to be unkind and cruel towards others. Assertive means to show confidence and boldness. Assertive means to manipulate and persuade others.

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Q2.Who does Sheila become assertive towards as the play develops?

Edna Her parents Lord Croft

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Q3.In what way does Sheila begin to mirror the Inspector in the play?

Shelia begins to preach socialist ideology and begins to repeat the collect pronoun 'we' to highlight the importance of social responsibility. Sheila begins to wear a darkish suit much like the Inspector. Sheila begins to refer to herself as Inspector Goole in Act 3.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

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Q1.What does the term assertive mean?

Assertive means to be unkind and cruel towards others. Assertive means to show confidence and boldness. Assertive means to manipulate and persuade others.

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Q2.Who does Sheila become assertive towards as the play develops?

Edna Her parents Lord Croft

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Q3.In what way does Sheila begin to mirror the Inspector in the play?

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An Inspector Calls: Mrs Birling and Her Children

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Q1.What does the term 'obstinate' mean?

To be obstinate means refusing change an opinion or action, despite someone’s attempts to persuade you to do so. To be obstinate means to follow a set of societal rules. To be obstinate means to be charitable to others.

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Q2.What does the term 'etiquette' mean?

The term etiquette means to persuade others to follow your lead. The term etiquette refers to a set of polite rules in society. The term etiquette refers to social responsibility.

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Q3.How does Eric feel towards his mother at the end of the play?

Eric feels proud of his mother's actions. Eric feels furious and is outraged by his mother's actions. Eric feels fully supported by his mother at the end of the play.

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An Inspector Calls: Mrs Birling and Her Children

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Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Q1.What does the term 'obstinate' mean?

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Q2.What does the term 'etiquette' mean?

The term etiquette means to persuade others to follow your lead. The term etiquette refers to a set of polite rules in society. The term etiquette refers to social responsibility.

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Q3.How does Eric feel towards his mother at the end of the play?

Eric feels proud of his mother's actions. Eric feels furious and is outraged by his mother's actions. Eric feels fully supported by his mother at the end of the play.

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Lesson summary: Mrs Birling and her children

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