Character Descriptions from the Play

Front

Mr Birling: Middle fifties, heavy looking, provincial in speech

Back

Describes Mr Birling's age and demeanor.

Front

Mr Birling: Unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable

Back

Mr Birling's belief in the unsinkability of the Titanic.

Front

Mrs Birling: About fifty, a rather cold woman

Back

Describes Mrs Birling's age and personality.

Front

Sheila: Early twenties, very pleased with life

Back

Describes Sheila's age and outlook on life.

Front

Eric: In his early twenties, not quite at ease

Back

Describes Eric as young and awkward.

Front

Gerald: Easy, well-bred young man about town

Back

Gerald is well known for his looks and status.

Front

Inspector: Impression of massiveness, solidity, and purposefulness

Back

Describes the Inspector's presence and character.

Front

Stage directions: Dining room, large suburban house

Back

Priestly intentionally sets the play in the dining room, with few props. He wanted the audience to focus on the content of the play and his message about social responsibility.