Essays Tagged: "Arthur Birling"

How does J.B. Priestley use the character of Mr Arthur Birling to criticise aspects of early twentieth society?

r Socialism' which he wrote two years later in 1947. In the former play he uses the character of Mr Arthur Birling, a self important business man, to mock typical capitalist business men.In this play ... the characteristics of a typical capitalist business man being confident and self assured. His (Mr Arthur Birling's) attitude changes when an Inspector Goole (who voices J.B. Priestley's views), appe ...

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Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature