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Arthur Birling is described as a rather cold man in his middle fifties.
Arthur Birling is described as a rather cold man in his middle fifties.
False
Eric is in his early twenties and is completely at ease at the beginning of the play.
Eric is in his early twenties and is completely at ease at the beginning of the play.
False
The Birlings and Gerald are dressed in dinner-jackets at the beginning of the play.
The Birlings and Gerald are dressed in dinner-jackets at the beginning of the play.
False
At the moment, the characters are not celebrating a special occasion and are not pleased with themselves.
At the moment, the characters are not celebrating a special occasion and are not pleased with themselves.
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Sheila is described as a rather cold woman in her early twenties.
Sheila is described as a rather cold woman in her early twenties.
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Edna, the parlour maid, replaces the dessert plates and champagne glasses with decanter of port, cigar box, and cigarettes at the beginning of the play.
Edna, the parlour maid, replaces the dessert plates and champagne glasses with decanter of port, cigar box, and cigarettes at the beginning of the play.
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Study Notes
Character Descriptions
- Arthur Birling is a middle-aged man, around 50 years old, and is portrayed as rather cold.
- Eric Birling is in his early twenties and appears comfortable and at ease at the start of the play.
- Sheila Birling is a young woman in her early twenties, described as rather cold.
Setting
- The play begins with the Birling family and Gerald dressed in formal attire, specifically dinner-jackets.
- The characters are not celebrating a special occasion and seem unhappy with themselves.
- Edna, the parlour maid, serves them by replacing the dessert plates and champagne glasses with a decanter of port, a cigar box, and cigarettes.
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Test your knowledge of the first scene of 'An Inspector Calls' by J.B. Priestley, where the Birlings and Gerald are gathered in the dining room of a suburban house. Explore the interactions and characters in this pivotal scene.
