Inspector Goole

• What is the primary role of Inspector Goole in 'An Inspector Calls'?

  To present the message of social responsibility to the Birling family and Gerald
• How does Priestley cleverly present the message of social responsibility through Inspector Goole?

  By using a variety of techniques and methods
• What genre does 'An Inspector Calls' belong to?

  Detective fiction
• How does Inspector Goole differ from traditional detectives in detective fiction?

  He shows that all characters are responsible for Eva Smith's death, not just one
• What key message does Priestley convey through the inversion of generic expectations in the play?

  That we are all responsible for each other
• Who stated that Priestley wanted a social and political shift in Britain?

  Maggie B Gale
• What literary device does Inspector Goole use when he says, "Because what happened to her then may have determined what happened to her afterwards"?

  Anadiplosis
• How does the sentence structure used by Inspector Goole emphasize the interconnectedness of events?

  By repeating phrases at the beginning and end of clauses
• What does the vagueness of Inspector Goole's character contribute to the play?

  It creates a sense of ambiguity and mystery
• What does the name 'Goole' sound like, and what does it imply?

  It sounds like 'ghoul', implying a ghostly presence
• Why does Priestley keep the descriptions of Inspector Goole vague?

  To focus the audience on the message he brings rather than the character himself
• How does Inspector Goole's dialogue serve the play's message?

  It often consists of questions that interrogate the other characters
• What does Sewell Stoke suggest about Inspector Goole in his article?

  That he embodies JB Priestley himself
• What supernatural imagery does Priestley use in Inspector Goole's final words?

  References to 'fire and blood and anguish'
• How does Priestley's use of Biblical language enhance the play's themes?

  It adds to the supernatural aspect of Inspector Goole and emphasizes moral responsibility
• What moralistic concept does Priestley convey through the inspector's message?

  That people need to do good deeds to avoid ending up in hell
• What are the key techniques Priestley uses to present the message of social responsibility through Inspector Goole?

  • Inversion of generic expectations
  • Use of anadiplosis
  • Vague and ambiguous character portrayal
  • Interrogative dialogue
  • Supernatural imagery