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“You mustn’t try to build up a kind of wall between us and that girl. ” Sheila to her mother’s defensive and noncompliant attitude towards the Inspector about Eva Smith. Act 2

“Nothing but morbid curiosity. ” Mrs Birling accuses Sheila of staying around simply to satisfy her curiosity. Act 2

“Yes, I think it was simply a piece of gross impertinence. ” Mrs Birling when talking about the fact that Eva/Daisy called herself Mrs Birling. Act 2

“You see, we have to share something. If there’s nothing else, we’ll have to share out guilt. ” Inspector Goole to Sheila and Gerald, as Gerald refuses responsibility and Sheila takes it all. Act 2

“Why should you do any protesting? It was you who turned the girl out in the first place. ” Inspector Goole (sharply) to Birling. Act 2

“I rather respect you more than I’ve ever done before. ” Sheila to Gerald once he has been honest about his affair and she hands the engagement ring back. Act 2

“But you weren’t asked to come here to talk to me about my responsibilities. ” Birling to Inspector Goole when Goole comments about responsibilities and privileges. Act 2

“First, the girl herself. … Secondly, I blame the young man who was the father of the child… He should be made an example of. ” Mrs Birling when asked by Inspector Goole who is to blame. Act 2