Compare and contrast the characters of Mr. Birling and Sheila Birling in their attitudes to social issues. In the play “An Inspector Calls” by J.B. Priestly, Mr. Birling and Sheila Birling have contrasting attitudes to social issues. The author uses this difference to highlight the diversity between generations and their reactions to situations faced. Arthur Birling is the father to Sheila Birling and so is presented as the older, “old-fashioned” generation whereas Shelia is the younger generation, who is more aware of the responsibilities they have towards other people. (?) The play begins with Mr. Birling and his family celebrating the engagement of Sheila to Gerald. The atmosphere is happy and light-hearted. Before the …show more content…
Almost the first thing Mr. Birling says to the Inspector is said to make an impression. He says, “I was an alderman for years – and Lord Mayor two years ago – and I’m still on the Bench – so I know the Brumley police officers pretty well…” His tone of voice is boastful as if emphasising to the Inspector how important he is. His first intention is to make a good impression, rather than finding out why the Inspector has called. When he does ask why the Inspector has called, he becomes slightly impatient when the Inspector doesn’t fully answer his question. He clearly feels he is more important than the Inspector. He then says, “Look – there’s nothing mysterious – or scandalous – about this business – at least not so far as I’m concerned.” This sentence doesn’t flow which emphasises Mr. Birling’s impatience. It also highlights Mr. Birling’s selfishness and attitude towards other because he is only thinking of himself. He is immediately dismissing responsibility and his irritation is only to cover up his worry and embarrassment. Sheila’s reaction to the Inspector is almost opposite to that of her father’s reaction. Sheila is not worried about making an impression and almost immediately asks, “”What’s this all about?” When she hears about Eva Smith’s fate, she reacts to it unlike her father who said, “Yes, yes. Horrid business”, which yet again emphasises his impatience by the lack of reaction. Sheila asks the Inspector about Eva
“Macbeth” by William Shakespeare and “A Tale Of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens are two classic pieces of literature with the most unforgettable stories and characters. Two characters included within these books are Madame Defarge of “A Tale Of Two Cities” and Lady Macbeth of “Macbeth” ,both posing as prevailing female characters. Madame Defarge has been created as a stong but unchanging character, whereas Lady Macbeth was formed as a stong but compelling character. Though these characters may be portrayed differently, they are developed the same way, through the same technique. In the books, “A Tale Of Two Cities” and “Macbeth”, the most common way the two characters, Lady Macbeth and Madame Defarge, were characterized was their attitudes and how their perspectives changed with given circumstance throughout the book. Though the two have traits on the opposite spectrum they both were developed the same way.
In both letters, one written by Ira C. Herbert, and the other by Richard Seaver, they use their letters to persuade the other to see their point of view. They do, however, use different methods to achieve this. Herbert supports her claim by offering a sympathetic tone in order to make Seaver change his theme or slogan. Herbert connects the slogan used by Seaver and the slogan used by the Coca-Cola Company in order to build up reasons why they
What are the most important issues confronting Sheila Mason? Explain you priority of important issues.
This essay will focus on the Compare/ Contrast of Kevin Kelly and Nicholas Carr essays. Both authors are technology, writers. As both authors talks about the future and technology of the world, Carr suggest that we will become lazy due to use of Google and the web and Kelly believes robots will take over present day jobs, Who is right about what going to happen in the future and will technology actually take over.
There’s been a lot of escapade going on these past three years with Tom Robinson’s case and Bob Ewell. You have learned to deal with others criticizing you because of me, but you’ve also learned to look at the world in someone else’s shoes. You’ve experienced injustice and prejudice from the case of Tom Robinson. You both have matured greatly, although this wasn’t the way I hoped you would. Being surrounded by people who make fun of you because I’m defending a negro was hard to adjust to, but you both learned to keep your fumes out and be a lady and gentleman. Unfortunately, not everyone is a true lady or gentleman.
It was a hot blistering summer day not a leaf in sight or a hint of shade to be found. Mouth is dry as cotton from thirst and hands bleeding and blistering from a hard days work, exhausted from fatigue and hunger, because Master had me out here since the crack of dawn. Tending to the crops in the field and told me not come until every last crop has been tended which is about three football fields long. This is some of the Vigorous work that slaves had to endure. Slavery is a big part of American history. Many of the African Americans you see today are descendants of the 500,000 plus Africans who were sent to North America as slaves. To work
Many people assume that the book and movie of the same story are always very similar, but they are incorrect. In my comparison of the short story Rikki-tikki-tavi by Rudyard Kipling and the movie of Rikki-tikki-tavi, I found them to be rather different. There were many minor differences, but the three main topics in the short story that clearly differentiate it from the movie are the setting, the character traits, and the use of humor.
Ray Bradbury’s creation of character Montag in Fahrenheit 451 mirrors his own personal fears, social expectations, and importance of relations. Fahrenheit 451 is split up into 3 characteristics that the author, Ray Bradbury and the main character, Guy Montag share, bringing them to show their most common interests… their love for book. They are willing to go to the fullest extinct for their passion without letting anything get in their way and taking all risks that is needed to succeed.
For nearly 138 years, Brenau University has continued to uphold its slogan Extraordinary Lives. When I first stepped foot on Brenau’s campus in 2012, I wouldn’t have fathomed that four years later, this institution would shape me into the successful woman I am today. Prior to attending Brenau, I had always struggled with understanding who I was and where I belonged. Once I became a student at Brenau, I began to join organizations such as Student Activities Board and Student Government Association, and consequently, I have reached a social and academic success peak I never believed I would be able to achieve. If you are a first year college student or are transferring to a different institution, I advise you to take Brenau University into consideration.
The technique of contrasting characterization was used to explore the idea of success in Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. The two characters contrasted are Biff and Bernard. In the beginning of the play, Biff is a success, he is a jock, he is popular and everybody looks up to him, while Bernard is a nerd and he is called “anaemic” (Pg. 25) by Willy. In the middle of play Biff starts to become a failure as a result of his father’s affair and he loses the desire to continue to succeed, whereas Bernard still knows the importance of study. At the end the contrasting of characters by Miller, shows the success of Bernard, because he is a lawyer arguing in the high court, he is humble in his success. Whereas, Miller shows the unsuccessfulness
Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee are two of the most effective military leaders in American history. These men have become symbolic of the two nations at conflict during the Civil War. Both had very different backgrounds and personalities that caused them to differ in their military leadership and accomplishments. Even though General Lee would surrender his army to General Grant, Lee throughout the course of the war proved himself to be a better military leader.
In the play Macbeth, ambition, strength, and insanity play major roles in how the characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth behave and react. Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth present all 3 of these behaviors at one time or another during the play. However, there behaviors progress in very different ways. While Macbeth gets stronger and more ambitious, Lady Macbeth does the opposite. She starts out strong and ambitious, but becomes weaker and more reserved.
Mr. Simmons is better because he cares more about the students. Mrs. Bentley cared about how others viewed the school more than how well organized the school was for the students who attended. She would pay for school upgrades of the grounds, but would not listen when her students wanted healthier lunch options. Mr. Simmons does a great job of listening to the kids. He is always asking what the students view on the school is. Mr. Simmons wants to know our comments and is willing to listen and help us in any way he can.
Page 29, Question #2: What is meant by the idea that race, class, and gender are interactive systems rather than individual variables? Think about your own family of orientation, and take one particular aspect of your family life as an example. Discuss briefly how race, class, and gender act simultaneously to shape that aspect of your family life.
Thomas Paine once said, “Society is produced by our wants, and government by our wickedness.” In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Montag, the protagonist, works as a fireman. Throughout the novel, he begins to discover his true self. In this utopian society, people are conceited and have little or no emotions. Similarly, many in our society are self-centered and have limited feelings. Even though both societies have numerous characteristics in common, the two societies have multiple differences.