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Describe a character from the book. Say why you like / dislike the character.
Arthur Birling is the head of the Birling family. He's a wealthy factory owner. As an intelligent "selfmade man" he believes that every person must take care of himself first. The book, however, shows that Birling isn't as clever as he thinks he is. Mr. Birling points out in the play opposite Gerald that he expects to become a knight soon and is therefore very keen on a good public image of his surroundings.

I don’t really like Arthur Birling. He’s quite rough with everyone and can’t feel with other people. The fact that he wants Gerald to marry his daughter, only because Gerald’s father is one of his rivals, confirms my image of him. He only thinks of himself and of his family’s wealth at all costs. And even if one of his family members, for example Eric, disappoints him, he gets really angry and is ashamed of him.

For me, Arthur Birling is an unsympathetic, self-oriented and money-addicted human.

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  1. Julia H.13. Januar 2018 um 10:55

    When posting, check that everything can be read. The question seems to be written in white? And I can't see it over the white background.

    Mr. Birling points out in the play opposite Gerald that he expects to become a knight --> Mr. Birling points out in the play, talking to Gerald, that...

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