Inspector Goole

• What are the three key quotations for Inspector Goole?

  1. "A young woman died... she was in great agony."
  2. "Public men... have responsibilities."
  3. "Millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths."
• What does the inspector's character represent in the play?

  He serves as a mouthpiece for the marginalized and critiques social responsibility
• What is the significance of the inspector's statement about "millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths"?

  It emphasizes the widespread nature of social issues and the need for collective responsibility
• Who is the character that speaks directly to Sheila in the quotation?

  The inspector
• What does the inspector accuse Sheila of in relation to Eva Smith?

  He accuses her of passing her annoyance onto Eva Smith, leading to her firing.
• How does the inspector's accusation reflect on Edwardian society?

  It exposes the selfishness of Edwardian society.
• What does the repetition of the pronoun "you" signify in the inspector's dialogue?

  • It shows the inspector's accusatory tone.
  • It emphasizes the personal responsibility of Sheila.
  • It indicates the day of reckoning for the Burling family.
• Who does the inspector systematically go through to show their implication in Eva Smith's death?

  Each member of the Burling family
• What is the significance of the inspector's statement about public men having responsibilities?

  It emphasizes that with privilege comes the duty to help those less fortunate.
• What do the abstract nouns "responsibilities" and "privileges" indicate about Mr. Burling's character?

  They show the contrast between his wealth and the obligation to support society.
• What does the inspector mean when he says, "you're offering money at the wrong time"?

  He implies that Mr. Burling should have supported Eva Smith when she needed it, not now.
• How does the inspector's sarcasm in his statement about money reflect on Mr. Burling's character?

  It highlights Mr. Burling's corrupt nature and his attempt to protect his reputation.
• What does the inspector's statement about "millions of Eva Smiths" signify?

  • It highlights the widespread poverty in Edwardian society.
  • It emphasizes the interconnectedness of social classes.
  • It serves as a metaphor for the suffering of the working class.
• What does the inspector imply about the social responsibility of powerful individuals like the Burlings?

  He implies they must give back and help those who are less fortunate.
• What is the overall theme of the inspector's character in relation to the Burling family?

  • He serves as a figure of social critique.
  • He exposes the selfishness of the upper middle class.
  • He holds the family accountable for their actions.