An Inspector Calls
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1. What role does the Inspector takes on an omniscient role, moral force of
inspector take good channelling Priestley's socialist values through his
character to catalyse changes in perception of respon-
sibility
2. Cyclical structure The inspectors resistance to corruption 'no thank you'
declining alcohol at beginning.
Declines bribery of 'thousands' at the end
shows corruption of capitalist Mr Birling and morality of
inspector
3. What do the Bir- 'girl'- social barrier
lings refer to Eva as the inspector acknowledges her personal identity and
significance
4. foreshadowing Fire and blood and anguish
WW1 and WW2
quote
5. Why is the inspec- he doesn't force characters to change- symbolises how
tor omniscient but the audience needs to accept greater responsibility
not omnipotent without an external force
6. The inspector re- 'advice, sympathy, friendliness'.
lies on rhetorical
devices, such as attempts to appeal to Mrs Birlings Maternal side, 'you've
triplets to evoke had children' but she isn't a caring mother and is inef-
empathy example fective.
7. 'Millions and ........ millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths'
8. 'Why shouldn't they 'Why shouldn't they try for higher wages?' - Eric
.........'
emphasises with proletariats opposing his father
9. 'He should be made an example of'
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_f01du4
1. What role does the Inspector takes on an omniscient role, moral force of
inspector take good channelling Priestley's socialist values through his
character to catalyse changes in perception of respon-
sibility
2. Cyclical structure The inspectors resistance to corruption 'no thank you'
declining alcohol at beginning.
Declines bribery of 'thousands' at the end
shows corruption of capitalist Mr Birling and morality of
inspector
3. What do the Bir- 'girl'- social barrier
lings refer to Eva as the inspector acknowledges her personal identity and
significance
4. foreshadowing Fire and blood and anguish
WW1 and WW2
quote
5. Why is the inspec- he doesn't force characters to change- symbolises how
tor omniscient but the audience needs to accept greater responsibility
not omnipotent without an external force
6. The inspector re- 'advice, sympathy, friendliness'.
lies on rhetorical
devices, such as attempts to appeal to Mrs Birlings Maternal side, 'you've
triplets to evoke had children' but she isn't a caring mother and is inef-
empathy example fective.
7. 'Millions and ........ millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths'
8. 'Why shouldn't they 'Why shouldn't they try for higher wages?' - Eric
.........'
emphasises with proletariats opposing his father
9. 'He should be made an example of'
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