Inspector Goole

• Who is Inspector Goole in Priestley's play "An Inspector Calls"?

  He is a pivotal character who interrogates the Birlings family about a young woman's death.
• What role does Inspector Goole play in the narrative of "An Inspector Calls"?

  He serves as a catalyst for exposing the characters' secrets and moral failings.
• How does Inspector Goole challenge the attitudes of the upper class?

  He exposes their self-serving attitudes and systemic social inequalities.
• What does Inspector Goole's character embody in the play?

  He embodies a strong sense of social responsibility.
• What does Inspector Goole mean by "millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths"?

  He emphasizes the universality of social injustice affecting many individuals.
• What effect does the repetition of "millions and millions and millions" have in Inspector Goole's statement?

  It highlights the pervasive nature of social injustice.
• What does Inspector Goole mean when he says, "Each of you helped to kill her"?

  He confronts the characters with their collective guilt and individual culpability.
• How does Inspector Goole address Mr. Birling's attitude towards social responsibility?

  He contrasts "responsibilities" with "privileges" to critique the ruling class.
• What imagery does Inspector Goole use to warn about the consequences of ignoring social responsibility?

  He uses "fire and blood and anguish" to depict destruction and suffering.
• What does the phrase "We don't live alone. We are members of one body" signify?

  It emphasizes the interconnectedness and shared humanity of individuals in society.
• What does Inspector Goole mean by stating there are "a lot of young women living that sort of existence"?

  He highlights the prevalence of social injustice and inequality faced by many women.
• What lesson does Inspector Goole want the characters to learn regarding their actions?

  He wants them to understand their impact on others and embrace social responsibility.
• How does Inspector Goole's statement about "a chain of events" relate to the characters' actions?

  It shows that their actions can lead to dire consequences for others.
• What does Inspector Goole mean by "Public men, Mr. Birling, have their responsibilities as well as their privileges"?

  He emphasizes that those in power must care for the lower classes who support their lifestyles.
• How does Inspector Goole highlight the hypocrisy of the upper classes regarding the treatment of women?

  He points out their desire to protect upper-class women while exploiting lower-class women.
• What does Gerald's treatment of Eva Smith reveal about upper-class attitudes?

  It shows a lack of respect for lower-class women and a tendency to exploit them.
• What does Inspector Goole want the Birlings to remember about their actions?

  He wants them to remember that they each played a part in Eva's death.
• How does Priestley use Inspector Goole as a mouthpiece in the play?

  He promotes a more compassionate and inclusive society through Inspector Goole's dialogue.
• What is the significance of the Inspector's warning about "fire and blood and anguish" in relation to historical context?

  It refers to the consequences of selfishness and greed, particularly in the context of World Wars I and II.
• What are the key themes represented by Inspector Goole in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Social responsibility
  • Interconnectedness of humanity
  • Consequences of selfishness
  • Critique of the upper class
  • Urgency for social change
• How does Inspector Goole's character serve as a critique of the ruling class?

  • Challenges self-serving attitudes
  • Exposes moral failings
  • Calls for compassion and responsibility
  • Highlights systemic social inequalities
• What is the impact of Inspector Goole's interrogation on the Birling family dynamics?

  • Changes relationships among family members
  • Forces them to confront their true selves
  • Encourages reflection on their actions
• What does the metaphor of "one body" signify in Inspector Goole's dialogue?

  • Emphasizes collective responsibility
  • Highlights interconnectedness of society
  • Suggests that individual actions affect the whole community
• How does Priestley use powerful imagery in Inspector Goole's warnings?

  • Creates vivid pictures of destruction
  • Emphasizes urgency for social change
  • Warns of dire consequences if lessons are ignored