Inspector calls

Cards (7)

  • 'We are members of one body...we have responsibilities to every other human being who belongs to that body.' - Priestley
  • The Inspector challenges the complacency of the wealthy characters and exposes their lack of empathy towards the lower classes.
  • The character of Mr. Birling represents the upper-class capitalist who prioritizes profit and self-interest over social responsibility.
  • The play "An Inspector Calls" by J.B. Priestley explores the theme of social class and inequality in early 20th-century England.
  • 'I'm not going to be bullied by a woman!' - Birling
  • The theme of guilt and conscience is prevalent throughout the play, as each character is forced to confront their past actions and the impact they have had on others.
  • 'The girl was my responsibility, and I let her down.' - Birling