An Inspector Calls
What is the significance of the Inspectors response to Birlings.
'If you dont come down sharply on some of these people, theyd soon be asking for the earth.'
'If you dont come down sharply on some of these people, theyd soon be asking for the earth.'
This is Mr. Birling's response after Eric tells Birling that he shouldn't
have fired Eva. Eric clearly implies that this was an overreaction. Birling clearly treats "these people" with disdain.