inspector calls

• What is the setting year of An Inspector Calls?

  1912
• What type of society is depicted in An Inspector Calls?

  A capitalist society
• How did the upper classes benefit in the society depicted in An Inspector Calls?

  They generally benefited more from life than the lower classes
• What was happening at the start of the 20th century regarding societal attitudes?

  People were beginning to rebel against a capitalist society
• What major economic event occurred in the 1920s/1930s?

  The Great Depression
• What was one cause of the Great Depression mentioned in the study material?

  The cost of World War One
• When was An Inspector Calls written?

  1945
• What does Priestley suggest about the causes of wars?

  Selfish people cause wars
• What is Priestley's view on capitalism?

  He has an anti-capitalist message
• What year did World War One break out?

  1914
• What does Mr. Birling predict about the future?

  There will never be a war
• How does dramatic irony affect Mr. Birling's character?

  It makes him look foolish
• What do the Birlings and Gerald represent in the play?

  They highlight the unfairness in a capitalist society
• What does Eva Smith's story illustrate in An Inspector Calls?

  How selfish, capitalist attitudes can hurt individuals
• What is the significance of the year 1912 in the context of An Inspector Calls?

  It is the year the play is set
• How does Priestley portray Mr. Birling's attitude towards responsibility?

  He refuses to accept any responsibility
• What does Mrs. Birling do when she realizes the father of Eva's child is her own son?

  She pushes the blame onto Eric
• How does Gerald respond to his involvement with Eva Smith?

  He refuses to accept any responsibility
• What role does Inspector Goole play in the narrative?

  He helps characters understand the consequences of their selfishness
• What are the key themes in An Inspector Calls related to socialism and capitalism?

  • The unfairness of capitalist society
  • The impact of selfishness on individuals
  • The potential for the younger generation to change societal attitudes
  • The importance of accepting responsibility for one's actions
• How does Priestley use characterisation to convey his socialist message in An Inspector Calls?

  • Birlings and Gerald highlight capitalist unfairness
  • Eva Smith's story illustrates the harm of selfish attitudes
  • Mr. Birling's foolishness represents the flaws of capitalism
  • Younger Birlings show hope for change and responsibility acceptance
• What are the key dates associated with An Inspector Calls?

  • 1912: The year the play is set
  • 1914: The year World War One broke out
  • 1945: The year the play was written
• Who is the AI tutoring assistant in the material?

  Amelia
• What were the societal expectations of upper-class women in 1912?

  • Few options in life
  • Raised to be well-educated
  • Role to enhance the status of fathers and husbands
  • Show off wealth through fashion and social events
• What type of society is described in the material regarding women's roles?

  A patriarchal society
• What did Mr. Birling do when the Inspector arrived?

  He tried to send Sheila away from the serious conversation.
• Why did Priestley choose a lower-class woman as the focus of his story?

  To highlight inequalities faced by lower-class women.
• How did society view Eva Smith?

  Society did not value her at all.
• What options did Eva Smith have for improving her life?

  She had very few options.
• What happened to Eva when she lost her jobs?

  She had limited options and struggled to survive.
• What happened when Eva was rejected from Mrs. Birling’s charity?

  She had no options left for support.
• What implication is made about Eva's situation after losing her job?

  It is implied that she turned to prostitution.
• How did men treat Eva throughout the play?

  They used and dismissed her.
• What does Mr. Birling think about women in the workplace?

  He sees them as expendable.
• Why did Mrs. Birling turn Eva away from the charity?

  She refused to believe a lower-class woman could have morals.
• How did Gerald treat Eva Smith?

  He used her for sex and thought he was helping her.
• What did Eric do to Eva Smith?

  He forced himself on her and threatened her.
• How do the Birlings and Gerald treat Eva Smith throughout the play?

  • Mr. Birling: Sees her as expendable
  • Mrs. Birling: Denies her charity due to class prejudice
  • Gerald: Uses her for sex, believing he is helping
  • Eric: Forces himself on her, threatening her safety