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Arthur Birling's Wife Analysis
Mrs. Birling, Arthur Birling’s wife. Sybil is cold and reserved. She cares a lot about her reputation, especially when her husband constantly makes inappropriate comments. She knows she’s had a better upbringing than Arthur but she wouldn’t dare make any comment about it even if it were to be indirectly. Instead of proving herself superior, she helps her husband become socially acceptable and eloquent.
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