What does it mean to be purple faced?

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishpurple with rage/purple in the face etcpurple with rage/purple in the face etcwith a face that is dark red, caused by anger His face turned purple with rage.

Can I drink the first Eric?

Eric: (miserably) could I have a drink first? Birling: (explosively) No. Inspector: (firmly) Yes. (As Birling looks like interrupting explosively.)

Why does Sheila call Squiffy?

Sybil shouts at Sheila for using the word ‘squiffy’ – meaning drunk.

What does Squiffy mean in an inspector calls?

First of all, there’s the word “squiffy”. It’s a great word. It means ‘a bit drunk’ (or in Eric’s case, very). It’s a word that Eric and Sheila both say more than once, but their parents never would – it’s the sociolect of youth.

What is the name of Sir George’s business?

CEO Cobweb Cyber Ltd. Sir George sought the Committee’s advice about becoming CEO of a new start-up cyber security business called Cobweb Cyber Ltd.

What does half shy half assertive mean?

Eric is the Birlings’ son and is in his early twenties, he is described as being ‘not quite at ease, half shy, half assertive’. In other words, he lacks confidence. At points he tries to stand up to his father but is talked down.

How does Eric change in An Inspector Calls essay?

Eric is seen to be changed and presents a more admirable personality after that scene as when Mr Birling asks about the money, Eric does not care about it but rather cares for Eva and about what happened to her – “The money is not the important thing.

Is Inspector Goole a God?

Priestley uses the character of Inspector Goole to represent a ‘god like’ figure who can also be the mouthpiece of him. He is an omniscient, authorative character who heightens the drama of the play whilst also bringing important moral issues to the forefront for the characters and audience alike.

Why does Eric say Steady the Buffs?

During the first scene at the dinner table, Eric Birling says “Steady, the Buffs”. This phrase means “stay calm, be careful, and persevere”, and is associated with the 3rd Regiment of Foot (The East Kent Regiment), whose nickname was ‘The Buffs’.

What does hard eyed dough faced mean?

“I hate those hard-eyed dough-faced women.” Gerald shows that he can be very superficial in his view of women. If they don’t meet his standard of how they ‘should’ look, he dislikes them.

What euphemism for prostitutes does Gerald use?

women of the town
Priestley uses euphemistic language to evidence Gerald’s determination to conceal his use of prostitutes as “women of the town”.

What does Mr Birling say before the inspector rings the doorbell?

Mr Birling says about the Titanic: ‘unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable’. 2. ‘A man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own – and – [ We hear the sharp ring of a doorbell. Birling stops to listen’].