Priestly's view

• What was Priestly's political stance when writing An Inspector Calls?

  He was a socialist
• What does Priestly criticize through the female characters in the play?

  The lack of rights women had during that time
• How does Priestly view the older generation in the play?

  He is pessimistic about their willingness to change
• How does Priestly illustrate the theme of gender in the play?

  Through the experiences of female characters like Sheila and Eva