English

• Who wrote 'An Inspector Calls'?


  1. B. Priestley
• When was 'An Inspector Calls' first performed in the UK?


  1946
• In what year is 'An Inspector Calls' set?


  1912
• Who are the main characters in 'An Inspector Calls'?

  • Inspector Goole
  • Arthur Birling
  • Sheila Birling
  • Eric Birling
  • Gerald Croft
  • Eva Smith/Daisy Renton
  • Mrs. Birling
• What is the purpose of asides in the play?


  To add drama and convey secrets to the audience.
• How does a soliloquy function in the context of the play?


  It allows the audience to focus on the actor's words.
• What is a chorus in Greek drama?


  A group that discusses their views and performs as a group.
• What is a monologue?


  One character speaks alone on stage to an audience or another character.
• What is dramatic irony?


  When the audience knows more than the characters for dramatic effect.
• What is a cliffhanger in a play?


  A suspenseful ending that leaves the audience wanting more.
• How does the setting contribute to the play?


  It aids the audience's appreciation and adds to the drama.
• What is the significance of the "of all" scale in the play?


  It signifies dramatic key words.
• How does sound affect the play's atmosphere?


  It brings the audience to a dramatic moment.
• What role does lighting play in the play?


  It can change the atmosphere and mood of the scenes.
• What is chronological timing in the context of the play?


  Events are planned in order for easier understanding.
• What are the main themes in 'An Inspector Calls'?


  • Social class
  • Responsibility
  • Guilt
  • Justice
  • Injustice
  • Inequality
  • Morality
• How does social class manifest in the play?


  It highlights the differences between the rich and the poor.
• What does the theme of responsibility entail in the play?


  Each character is responsible for the consequences of their actions.
• How does guilt affect the characters in the play?


  Each family member feels immense guilt after the inspector's questioning.
• What role does justice play in the narrative?


  Justice is examined through the inspector's questions.
• How is injustice portrayed in the play?


  It is shown through the family's actions and Sheila's revelations.
• What does the theme of inequality refer to in the play?


  It refers to the differences between social classes.
• How is morality explored in 'An Inspector Calls'?


  The moral nature of characters and their perspectives are examined.
• What happens in Act 1 of the play?


  The Birling family celebrates Sheila's engagement and the inspector arrives unexpectedly.
• What key events occur in Act 2?


  Sheila and Gerald admit their involvement with Eva Smith, and tensions rise during the inspector's questioning.
• What is revealed in Act 3 of the play?


  Eva Smith died by drinking disinfectant after losing her job, and the inspector leaves without answers.
• What moral message does the play leave with the family?


  It offers a chance to change their behaviors by helping the poor.
• What ambiguity is left at the end of the play regarding the inspector?


  The family wonders if the inspector was real or just a significant dream.