Inspector calls

• What is the main purpose of the revision video mentioned in the study material?

  To summarize "An Inspector Calls" for students preparing for their GCSE exams
• What are the three key context points to remember for "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Priestly wrote the play as a socialist message to criticize capitalism.
  • The play is set in 1912 during the Edwardian era, highlighting class divisions.
  • It contains a strong feminist message regarding the inequality faced by women.
• Why did Priestly write "An Inspector Calls" as a socialist message?

  To criticize capitalism as a major factor contributing to societal instability
• In what year was "An Inspector Calls" written?

  Two years before the First World War
• What does Priestly suggest would lead to a more peaceful society?

  A move towards a more socialist and equal state
• What era is the play set in?

  The Edwardian era
• What does Priestly aim to highlight through the setting of the play in the Edwardian era?

  The deep class divisions and their devastating effects on individuals
• What is the feminist message in "An Inspector Calls"?

  It highlights the inequality faced by women during the Edwardian era
• How does Priestly use female characters to convey his feminist message?

  By showcasing their struggles and the inequality they face
• When did women gain the right to vote in the UK?

  In 1918
• What are the four main themes in "An Inspector Calls"?

  1. Age: The contrast between the older and younger generations.
  2. Class: The impact of class divisions on individuals.
  3. Gender: The exploitation and treatment of women in society.
  4. Social Responsibility: The duty of the wealthy to help the poor.
• What is Priestly's view on the older generation in relation to the theme of age?

  He is pessimistic and believes they resist change
• Who does Priestly suggest will create change in society?

  The younger generation, represented by characters like Eric and Sheila
• What does the theme of class in "An Inspector Calls" illustrate?

  The devastating impact of class exploitation on working-class individuals
• How are women portrayed in "An Inspector Calls"?

  They are often taken advantage of and face significant inequality
• What is the message regarding social responsibility in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Wealthy individuals have a duty to help the less fortunate
• What are the two key quotations for Mr. Birling?

  1. "Titanic, Unsinkable" - shows his arrogance and detachment from reality.
  2. "It was my duty to keep labor costs down" - illustrates his dehumanization of workers.
• What are the two key quotations for Sheila Birling?

  1. "These girls aren't cheap labor, they're human beings" - shows her growing awareness.
  2. "There's nothing to learn" - reflects her disgust at her family's attitude.
• What are the two key quotations for Gerald Croft?

  1. "We're respectable citizens, not criminals" - highlights his ironic self-perception.
  2. "She was the most important person in my life" - reveals his exploitation of Daisy.
• What are the two key quotations for Mrs. Birling?

  1. "Girls of that sort" - shows her hypocrisy and disdain for working-class women.
  2. "She didn't make use of our name" - illustrates her loyalty to class over gender.
• What are the two key quotations for Eric Birling?

  1. "Hellish thing I didn't even remember" - shows his realization of his selfishness.
  2. "You're not maybe letting yourself that nicely" - indicates his desire to take responsibility.
• What are the two key quotations for the Inspector?

  1. "There are millions and millions of Eva Smiths" - emphasizes the widespread nature of social issues.
  2. "We're members of one body" - conveys the interconnectedness of society and social responsibility.