"... a man has to make his own way - has to look after himself - and his family, too, of course, when has one - and so long as he does that he won't come to much harm." (Act 1)

Question

Which of the following most accurately describes what Arthur Birling means by this?
Mr Birling thinks that poor people don't work hard enough
Mr Birling believes that hard work is important
Mr Birling wishes that Eric was more like Gerald Croft
Mr Birling believes that caring for yourself and your family is more important than caring for other people

Answer 1

Mr Birling believes that caring for yourself and your family is more important than caring for other people.