1. Quote: "I must admit I'm very puzzled by this Inspector's attitude.

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Analysis: The use of the word "puzzled" suggests Sybil's unease and discomfort with the Inspector's
questioning, indicating her defensive attitude towards him.

2. Quote: "Girls of that class."

Analysis: The dismissive language with "that class" showcases Sybil's classist views and her
tendency to look down upon those she considers beneath her social status.

3. Quote: "I don't suppose for a moment that we can understand why the girl committed suicide.
Girls of that class—"
Analysis: The repetition of "that class" emphasizes Sybil's prejudiced mindset, indicating her
reluctance to empathise or understand the struggles of those from lower social backgrounds.

4. Quote: "I used my influence to have it refused."

Analysis: The use of "influence" demonstrates Sybil's manipulative nature and her willingness to
use her social status to control others.

5. Quote: "I felt you were a little impertinent."

Analysis: The word "impertinent" reveals Sybil's belief in maintaining social hierarchy and her
intolerance towards those who challenge her authority or status.

6. Quote: "I was the only one of you who didn't give in to him."
Analysis: The use of "only one" underscores Sybil's desire to distance herself from the responsibility
of Eva Smith's fate, highlighting her self-righteousness.

7. Quote: "It would be much better if Sheila didn't listen to this story at all."
Analysis: The phrase "didn't listen to this story at all" suggests Sybil's attempt to shield Sheila from
the Inspector's investigation, further emphasizing her desire to protect her family's reputation.

8. Quote: "Go and look for the father of the child. It's his responsibility."
Analysis: Sybil's detachment and lack of empathy are evident in this quote, where she dismisses
any responsibility for Eva Smith's unborn child and blames the father.

9. Quote: "I'm sorry, but I agree with Mr. Birling. It makes all the difference."
Analysis: The phrase "I agree with Mr. Birling" illustrates Sybil's submission to her husband's views,
revealing her traditional role as a subservient wife.

10. Quote: "You have no power to make me change my mind."

Analysis: The assertive language in this quote demonstrates Sybil's stubbornness and resistance to
the Inspector's questioning, highlighting her unwillingness to acknowledge her role in the tragedy.

11. Quote: "I think it was a mean thing to do."

Analysis: The word "mean" reflects Sybil's judgmental nature and her tendency to label actions
that don't align with her values as morally wrong.

12. Quote: "He inspected us all right."

Analysis: The use of the word "inspected" in this quote emphasizes Sybil's perception of the
Inspector's visit as an intrusion and intrusion on her privacy, indicating her discomfort and
defensiveness.
13. Quote: "He wasn't a real police inspector."
Analysis: The phrase "real police inspector" highlights Sybil's denial and attempts to delegitimise
the Inspector's authority and role in the investigation.

14. Quote: "I've done nothing wrong - and you know it."
Analysis: The assertion of innocence in this quote showcases Sybil's refusal to accept any
accountability for her actions, revealing her self centred attitude.

15. Quote: "I don't believe I will."

Analysis: The phrase "I don't believe" indicates Sybil's skepticism and resistance towards accepting
the Inspector's version of events, emphasizing her denial.

16. Quote: "I know we'd have done the same thing."
Analysis: The phrase "we'd have done the same thing" reflects Sybil's collective perspective,
indicating her belief that her family's actions were justified and shared by others in their social class.

17. Quote: "The famous younger generation who know it all. And they can't even take a joke—"
Analysis: The use of "famous younger generation" showcases Sybil's condescending attitude
towards the younger members of the family, portraying her as critical and judgmental.

18. Quote: "I accept no blame for it at all."

Analysis: The phrase "accept no blame" reveals Sybil's refusal to take any responsibility for Eva
Smith's death, emphasizing her selfishness and unwillingness to reflect on her actions.

19. Quote: "We can't leave her out of it."

Analysis: The word "leave" suggests Sybil's desire to distance herself from Eva Smith's death and
highlights her attempts to absolve herself of any involvement.

20. Quote: "It's only you, Gerald, who told us all this."
Analysis: The phrase "only you, Gerald" underscores Sybil's attempt to shift the blame onto Gerald
and exclude herself from the responsibility of Eva Smith's death.

21. Quote: "I used my influence to have it refused."

Analysis: The use of "influence" showcases Sybil's manipulative nature and her willingness to use
her social status to control others.

22. Quote: "I was the only one of you who didn't give in to him."
Analysis: The phrase "only one" underscores Sybil's desire to distance herself from the
responsibility of Eva Smith's fate, highlighting her self-righteousness.

23. Quote: "You

seem to be a nice well-behaved family."

Analysis: Sybil's use of the word "seem" implies that she believes her family's appearance and
manners are more important than their actual behaviour and actions, indicating her focus on
appearances.

24. Quote: "You're not supposed to say such things—"

Analysis: The phrase "not supposed to say such things" showcases Sybil's belief in maintaining
decorum and social etiquette, revealing her emphasis on appearances and propriety.
25. Quote: "What an expression, Sheila! Really, the things you girls pick up these days!"
Analysis: Sybil's comment reflects her conservative views and her disapproval of Sheila's more
modern and liberal attitudes, emphasizing the generation gap between them.

26. Quote: "But these girls aren't cheap labor. They're people."
Analysis: The contrast between "cheap labor" and "people" highlights Sybil's recognition that Eva
Smith and other workers have human rights and deserve dignity, despite her previous dismissive
attitude.

27. Quote: "A lot of nonsense."

Analysis: Sybil's use of "nonsense" to describe the Inspector's claims indicates her refusal to
believe his accusations and portrays her as resistant to change or self-reflection.

28. Quote: "I don't suppose we can understand why the girl committed suicide. Girls of that class—"
Analysis: The repetition of "that class" emphasizes Sybil's prejudiced mindset, indicating her
reluctance to empathise or understand the struggles of those from lower social backgrounds.

29. Quote: "I'm sorry. But I agree with Mr. Birling."

Analysis: The phrase "I agree with Mr. Birling" illustrates Sybil's submission to her husband's views,
revealing her traditional role as a subservient wife.

30. Quote: "It's disgusting to me."

Analysis: The word "disgusting" showcases Sybil's judgmental attitude towards Eva Smith's actions
and further illustrates her unwillingness to empathise with those from different social backgrounds.

These quotes and their respective analyses highlight Sybil Birling's character traits, prejudices, and
her portrayal as an unsympathetic and judgmental character throughout the play.