inspector goole

• inspector goole is...

  • priestly socialist mouthpiece,
  • advocates social justice
  • serves as the birlings conscience
• words to describe ig...

  • socialist
  • moralistic
  • righteous
  • powerful
  • intimidating
  • unconventional
  • mysterious
  • imposing
  • sardonic
  • omnipotent
• inspectors message

  "there are millions and millions and millions of Eva smiths and John smiths still left with us with their lives, their hopes and fears, their suffering, and chance of happiness, all intertwined with our lives, with what we think and say and do we dont live alone"
• the inspector says...

  "but remember each of you helped to kill her remember that"
• inspector on guilt

  "I think you did something terribly wrong - and your going to spend the rest of your life regretting it"
• forceful

  "(sharply) come along mr croft, what happened?"

  "im not going until I know all that happened"
• priestly voice

  "we don't live alone we are members of one body"
• prescient

  "if men will not learn that lesson, they will be taught it in fire, blood and anguish"
• blunt

  "if it was left to me I wouldn't know where to draw the line [between respectable citizens and criminals]"

  "she wasn't pretty when I saw her today"
• empathetic

  "I've thought that it would do us all a bit of good if sometimes we tried to put ourselves in the place of these young women"
• enigmatic

  "there's no inspector goole on the police. that man definitely wasn't a police inspector at all"
• not intimidated by class

  "dont stammer and yammer at me again man. I'm loosing all patience with you people"

  "you heard was I said before mr croft"
• accusatory

  "...each of you helped to kill her remember that"
• cunning

  "no hushing up, eh? make an example of the young man, eh? public confession of responsibility - um?"
• moral

  "public men, mr birling have responsibilities as well as privileges"

  "we have to share something if there's nothing else well have to share our guilt"
• influential

  "you seem to have made a great impression on this child inspector"
• emotive

  "she was here alone, friendless almost penniless desperate [..] and you slammed the door in her face"
• What is the role of Inspector Goole in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • He serves as Priestley’s socialist mouthpiece
  • He prompts the Birling family to recognize their collective social responsibility
  • His teachings are primarily heeded by the younger generation
• Why is Inspector Goole considered an unusual character?

  He has ambiguous characteristics that suggest he may not be a real person
• What does the name "Goole" hint at regarding his character?

  It hints at a supernatural element, as "ghoul" refers to a demonic being
• What does the lighting in the stage directions symbolize in "An Inspector Calls"?

  It symbolizes shining a light on the Birling family's treatment of the lower classes
• What impression does Inspector Goole create according to the description in the play?

  He creates an impression of massiveness, solidarity, and purposefulness
• What is the significance of doors in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Mr. Birling always closes doors, symbolizing his closed-mindedness
  • The Inspector leaves doors open, representing open-mindedness and social responsibility
  • Doors symbolize the need for society to be more inclusive and caring
• How does Priestley use the symbolism of doors to convey his message?

  He uses doors to represent the importance of keeping minds open to others
• What does leaving the door open represent in relation to Inspector Goole's character?

  It represents his embodiment of Priestley's socialist message for an equal society
• What does Mr. Birling's action of closing the door symbolize?

  It symbolizes his closed-mindedness and selfishness associated with capitalism
• What is the significance of the Inspector being described as a "moral teacher"?

  His role is to teach the characters and audience about social responsibility
• How does the audience perceive Inspector Goole's true identity?

  It is left ambiguous whether he is a ghost, a real inspector, or a time traveler
• What does Sheila's statement about Inspector Goole suggest about her character development?

  It shows her growing skepticism about authority and her willingness to question it
• What does Gerald say about Inspector Goole that raises doubts about his identity?

  He mentions that a police sergeant confirmed there is no Inspector Goole on the force
• What does Birling imply when he says someone put the Inspector up to hoaxing them?

  He suggests that there are people who dislike him enough to orchestrate a deception
• What does the Inspector's statement about collective responsibility imply about Priestley's views?

  It emphasizes that everyone is interconnected and responsible for each other's welfare
• What does the Inspector mean when he says, "We don't live alone"?

  He means that our actions affect others and we are part of a larger community
• How does the Inspector's warning about "fire and blood and anguish" serve as a foreshadowing device?

  It foreshadows potential consequences if society fails to learn from its mistakes
• What does the phrase "each of you helped to kill her" signify in the context of the play?

  It signifies the theme of collective guilt and responsibility among the characters
• How does the Inspector's language reflect Priestley's political views?

  His language emphasizes the need for social change and collective responsibility
• What does the adjective "each" in "each of you helped to kill her" highlight?

  It highlights the moral lesson of collective responsibility and guilt
• What does the Inspector's statement about public men imply about their responsibilities?

  It implies that public figures have both privileges and responsibilities
• What does Mrs. Birling's comment about the Inspector suggest about her character?

  It suggests that she is dismissive of the Inspector's influence on the younger generation
• How does the Inspector's cool response to Mrs. Birling reflect his character?

  It reflects his confidence and authority in addressing the family's issues