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An inspector calls

"The solid and substantial house, the champagne glasses, decanter of port and the cigars reflect the comfortable, rich lifestyle of the well-respected Birling family.
"The light-hearted conversation shows Sheila as excitable, youthful and enthusiastic. However there is an edge to her on page 3 when she mentions ‘last summer’. It is clear that they’ve had the conversation before, but as she won’t let it go it shows she’s got a nagging feeling about it. She even gives Gerald a ‘half playful, half serious’ warning.
"Eric seems shy, awkward and close to being drunk, however also a hidden edge to him. His sudden laughter is strained. What is he laughing at?
"Gerald appears self-assured and someone who knows how to behave at all times. As we’ll find out later, he’s an easy liar.
"Mrs. Birling takes little part and what she does say reinforces the idea that she is a cold person who stands apart from the others.
"Mr. Birling is in a good mood but cannot resist making spe...

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