an inspector calls

• Who wrote "An Inspector Calls"?

  1. B. Priestley
• When was "An Inspector Calls" written?

  Just after the end of World War II
• In what year is "An Inspector Calls" set?

  1912
• What significant social issue is highlighted in the Edwardian era?

  Social disparity
• How does the character of Eva Smith represent the working class?

  She symbolizes their struggles with low wages and poor conditions
• What does the Inspector emphasize about social responsibility?

  Everyone has a responsibility to care for others
• What values do Mr. Birling and the Edwardian upper class hold?

  Self-interest without regard for others
• Why is the year 1945 significant in the context of the play?

  Britain had just emerged from World War II
• What social changes occurred in Britain after World War II?

  Desire for social change and the creation of the welfare state
• How does Priestley's message critique capitalist values?

  It highlights the contribution of these values to social inequality
• What dramatic technique is used to convey irony in the play?

  Historical knowledge of events after 1912
• What does Mr. Birling predict about the Titanic?

  It is 'unsinkable'
• Why is the Titanic significant in the context of the play?

  It symbolizes class divisions and societal failures
• How does the class system on the Titanic reflect Edwardian society?

  It shows the disparity between upper and lower classes
• How does the Birling family's treatment of Eva Smith reflect societal attitudes?

  It shows indifference and contempt for the poor
• What does Mr. Birling's belief in the Titanic's unsinkability symbolize?

  His belief in the stability of the social system
• What does the sinking of the Titanic symbolize in the play?

  The coming collapse of the social system
• What are the key themes in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Social responsibility
  • Class inequality
  • The impact of historical events
  • Critique of capitalist values
• How does J.B. Priestley use the Titanic as a symbol in the play?

  • Represents class divisions
  • Reflects societal indifference
  • Symbolizes the collapse of social systems