Inspector Goole

• What is the impact of the uncertainty surrounding the Inspector's identity at the end of the play?

  It creates a significant impact on the audience's perception of the Inspector.
• What does the Inspector say upon his arrival?

  He states he is here to ask some questions.
• How does the Inspector differ from the Birlings?

  He is an outsider with little in common with them.
• What happens when the Inspector delivers his speech about social responsibility?

  The older characters try to avoid the issue and forget his speech.
• How is the Inspector described in terms of his physical presence?

  He is not a big man, but his presence fills the room.
• What type of language does the Inspector use?

  His language is emotive and personal.
• How does the Inspector use shock tactics during the play?

  He follows up questions with more questions until he gets a confession.
• What does the Inspector imply about the Birlings' influence on Eva/Daisy's situation?

  He suggests that their actions directly impacted her fate.
• How does the Inspector's timing affect the events of the play?

  His timing allows him to control the events and create tension.
• What does the Inspector's final speech convey about the consequences of ignoring social responsibility?

  He warns that they will be taught their lesson in "fire and blood and anguish."
• How does the audience react after the Inspector's last speech?

  They are left "staring, subdued and wondering."
• What role does the Inspector play in relation to the class system?

  He stands outside the class system and treats everyone equally.
• How does the Inspector reflect Priestley's views on social responsibility?

  He acts as Priestley's mouthpiece, delivering a strong message about caring for one another.
• What does the Inspector's character symbolize in the play?

  He symbolizes the bridging between police and judge, and the connection between theatre and real life.
• How does the Inspector's authority manifest in his interactions with the Birlings?

  He ensures everyone recognizes that he is in charge.
• What is the significance of the Inspector's calm and controlled demeanor?

  It allows him to lead events and maintain authority.
• How does the Inspector's late arrival contribute to his character's control over the situation?

  His lateness gives him the advantage of never seeming rushed.
• What does the Inspector's ability to insinuate his meaning suggest about his character?

  It shows he has a strong authority that makes people take him seriously.
• What is Priestley's relationship to the police, and how does it relate to the Inspector's character?

  Priestley was a police inspector's son, which influences the Inspector's role in the play.
• What is the Inspector's ultimate aim in the play?

  To serve as a powerful force for moral reflection in the characters' lives.
• How might an actor convey the Inspector's character effectively?

  By portraying him with anger and a bold style to reflect Priestley's message.