Inspector calls

• Who is Mr. Birling in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Arthur Birling, a wealthy factory owner.
• What values does Mr. Birling believe in?

  Capitalist values.
• How does Mr. Birling's focus affect his perception of others?

  It blinds him to the suffering of others.
• What is Sheila Birling's initial character trait?

  She is shallow and self-absorbed.
• What significant change does Sheila undergo in the play?

  She confronts her own failings and takes responsibility.
• What does Sheila's journey represent in the play?

  The capacity for change and self-reflection.
• Who is Gerald Croft in relation to Sheila Birling?

  He is engaged to Sheila.
• What does Gerald's character initially appear to be?

  Charming.
• What does Gerald's dark secret reveal about the upper class?

  It shows that superficial charm can disguise deeper issues.
• Who is Eva Smith also known as?

  Daisy Renton.
• What does Eva Smith symbolize in the play?

  The wider working-class population and their vulnerability.
• How does the Inspector's investigation affect the characters?

  It reveals the extent of Eva's suffering and their collective responsibility.
• What is Eric Birling's relationship to Arthur and Sybil Birling?

  He is their son.
• What burdens Eric Birling throughout the play?

  Guilt and shame regarding his involvement with Eva Smith.
• What dual role does Eric play in the narrative?

  He is both a victim and a perpetrator of social irresponsibility.
• Who is Mrs. Birling in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Sybil Birling, Arthur's wife.
• What is Mrs. Birling's primary concern?

  Maintaining appearances and social status.
• How does Mrs. Birling's character reflect the upper class?

  She embodies hypocrisy and moral rigidity.
• Who is Inspector Goole?

  A mysterious figure investigating Eva Smith's death.
• What role does Inspector Goole play in the narrative?

  He urges the Birlings to confront their moral failings.
• What does the Inspector's statement about community imply?

  We are all members of one body and share collective responsibility.
• What are the key themes in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Class
  • Responsibility
  • Capitalism
  • Social injustice
  • Change
  • Morality
• How does "An Inspector Calls" reflect social changes in Britain?

  • Shift away from rigid class structures
  • Changing roles of women
  • Rising concerns about social justice
• What are the key parts of speech in English grammar?

  • Pronouns
  • Verbs
  • Nouns
  • Adjectives
  • Adverbs
  • Prepositions
  • Conjunctions
  • Interjections
  • Determiners
  • Articles
• What does the long quotation beginning with "the millions of John Smiths and Eva Smiths" signify?

  It signifies that Eva represents the working classes exploited by the upper classes.
• What biblical imagery does the inspector use in his message?

  He uses the phrase "we are all of one body."
• Why does Priestly use Christian imagery in the play?

  Because most of his audience were practicing Christians.
• What socialist message does the inspector convey?

  We are responsible for each other.
• How does Priestly link war to capitalism in the play?

  He suggests that the political classes sacrifice their children for profit.
• What warning does the inspector leave with the characters?

  That if men do not learn their lesson, they will be taught it in "Fire and Blood and anguish."
• What does the inspector's reference to "Fire and Blood" signify?

  It signifies the suffering caused by war.
• What does Priestly argue about a socialist government and war?

  A socialist government would not take the country to war.
• How does Eric's fate relate to the themes of the play?

  He likely would have died in the first world war, representing lost potential.
• What is the purpose of the violent imagery regarding Eva's death?

  To shock the Burlings and manipulate Sheila's emotions.
• What does the inspector's statement about Eva's death suggest about the Burlings' actions?

  It suggests they committed a terrible crime leading to her suicide.
• What does the quotation "after all it is better to ask for the Earth than to take it" imply?

  It implies that the capitalist society is greedy and consumes resources.
• How does Gerald defend himself against the inspector's accusations?

  He claims they are responsible citizens and not criminals.
• What does Eric's theft of 50 pounds signify in the context of the play?

  It signifies moral corruption among the ruling class.
• What does the inspector mean when he says "sometimes there isn't as much difference as you think"?

  He implies that the ruling classes can be morally corrupt like criminals.
• How does Mrs. Burling's refusal to help Eva reflect her character?

  It shows her lack of compassion and belief in Eva's story.