Inspector Goole

• The inspector is an extended metaphor for socialism in the society at the time
• The inspector also symbolises the need for change and reform within society.
• Priestley uses the inspector to criticise the upper classes for their selfishness and lack of responsibility towards others.
• "I've come to see that we are all more or less responsible for what happens" - The inspector, Act Three
• The inspector represents the idea that everyone has a duty to look out for one another, regardless of class or status.
• The inspector's message encourages the audience to reflect on their own moral values and consider how they contribute to society.
• The inspector's appearance can be seen as a supernatural force, representing the consequences of past actions coming back to haunt individuals.
• The inspector challenges the characters' beliefs about morality and justice, forcing them to confront their own actions and responsibilities.
• "It isn't good enough just to say 'we didn't know'" - The Inspector, Act Three
• "She was a girl who had been ruined because she couldn't get work... She died of pneumonia" - The Inspector, Act Two
• Inspector Goole can be seen as a representation of the collective conscience of society, urging individuals to take responsibility for their actions and consider the impact they have on others.
• The inspector's name could be interpreted as a reference to the governmental body responsible for ensuring compliance with laws and standards.
• The inspector highlights the interconnectedness of individuals and society, suggesting that our actions have consequences beyond ourselves.
• The inspector challenges the traditional view of morality as being based solely on individual actions and instead emphasizes the importance of collective responsibility.
• The inspector's use of language is often poetic and metaphorical, adding to the sense of mystery surrounding him.
• "We are members of one body..." - The Inspector, Act Three