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Mr Birling mrbirling - Coggle Diagram

- - - - The fact that Birling seems to be so sure about the Titanic being unsinkable again emphaises his naivety.
    - - War is "nonsense" and "fiddlesticks".
        
        The fact that Birling seems to get so many of these decisions wrong makes him look ill-informed and naive. The fact that he is so wrong on these matters gives the audience the impression that Birling is incapable of saying things which are factually correct, leading to the audience devaluing many of his opinions.
        
        Colloquialism further reiterates Priestley's critical nature of Mr. Birling, as his colloquial language only emphasises the fact he is in fact speaking absolute rubbish.
- - - - Port is significant as it is a very expensive drink. The fact that Birling repetitively mentions the drink of port connotes that he is trying to show-off to his social superior Gerald Croft.. Priestley does not do this for his daughter but rather for himself for his selfish and uncaring intentions. He feels minuscule or insecure around Gerald, causing him to have to show off as a rich and wealthy businessman, through the name-dropping of Finchley.
    - - Exemplifies Birling's boastful and self-centered attitude, as he regards himself successful by his success in his work and his money, while not caring about anything regarding the people around him. Lack of empathy.
        
        "A man has to make his own way- has to look after himself
      - Capitalism
        
        The ideology of capitalism is explored in this quote, as Birling's pride and boastfulness showcases his desire to run this business. As Priestley himself is a socialist, he effectively contradicts the idea that capitalism is right, through the use of dramatic irony.
        
        Birling's capitalist ambitions contribute to the death of Eva Smith, as his lack of empathy results in him sacking Eva Smith, a series of events which lead to the death of Eva Smith - domino effect.