Act 2

• What is the source of the video content discussed?

  Mr. Bluffs guide to an inspector calls
• What is the main focus of the video series?

  Summaries and analysis of "An Inspector Calls"
• How much does Mr. Bluffs guide cost?

  Three pounds ninety-nine
• How does Act Two begin in relation to Act One?

  It begins with the inspector's repeated question
• Who does the inspector's question target at the beginning of Act Two?

  Gerald
• What does Gerald try to prevent Sheila from hearing?

  The details of his affair with Daisy
• How were women viewed at the time the play is set?

  As delicate and fragile creatures
• What point does Priestley raise through Sheila's character?

  Women can withstand trauma and learn
• What does the inspector emphasize about shared responsibility?

  Sheila should not be sent away alone
• How does Mrs. Birling react to Sheila's distress?

  She notes how upset Sheila is
• What does the inspector say about young people?

  They are more impressionable
• What does Mrs. Birling refuse to acknowledge about Eric?

  His drinking problem
• What does Mrs. Birling inadvertently reveal to the inspector?

  Eric is the father of Eva's child
• How does Mr. Birling attempt to regain control during the interrogation?

  He tries to question Eric to end it
• What does Sheila recognize about the inspector's power?

  They are at his mercy
• Where did Gerald first meet Daisy?

  At the Palace Variety Theatre
• How does Gerald describe Daisy's appearance?

  She had a youthful, innocent look
• What does Gerald's relationship with Daisy reveal about him?

  He struggles with his feelings for her
• What does Gerald do for Daisy after their relationship ends?

  He gives her money to manage
• What does the inspector reveal about Eva's diary?

  She went to the seaside to think of Gerald
• How does Sheila react to Gerald's story?

  She returns the engagement ring
• What does Mrs. Birling's reaction to the photograph indicate?

  She does not recognize Eva
• What does Mr. Birling remind the inspector about public men?

  They have responsibilities as well as privileges
• How does Priestley convey the theme of social responsibility?

  Through the inspector's dialogue
• What does Sheila suggest they all need to do?

  Admit their guilt
• What did Eva Smith do two weeks before her death?

  She sought help from Mrs. Birling's charity
• Why did Mrs. Birling refuse Eva help?

  She took offense at Eva's name
• What does Mrs. Birling's attitude reveal about her character?

  She shows no remorse for her actions
• How does Mr. Birling react to the news of Eva's pregnancy?

  He is concerned about his reputation
• What does Mrs. Birling suggest about her family members' roles?

  They forced Eva into unemployment
• What does the inspector imply about Eva's morals?

  She maintained her integrity despite hardship
• Who does Mrs. Birling blame for Eva's situation?

  Eric, her own son
• How does Sheila react to the inspector's revelations?

  She becomes increasingly upset
• Who arrives at the end of Act Two?

  Eric
• What are the key themes explored in Act Two of "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Shared responsibility
  • Social class and privilege
  • Gender roles and expectations
  • The impact of individual actions on others
• How does the relationship between the Birling family and Eva Smith illustrate the play's social critique?

  • The Birlings' selfishness and lack of empathy
  • The consequences of their actions on Eva's life
  • The disparity between social classes
  • The failure of the upper class to take responsibility
• What role does the inspector play in the narrative of "An Inspector Calls"?

  • He serves as a moral compass
  • He exposes the truth about the Birlings
  • He challenges social norms and attitudes
  • He represents the voice of the working class
• How does the character of Gerald Croft contribute to the themes of the play?

  • His relationship with Daisy highlights class issues
  • His actions reflect male privilege and responsibility
  • His struggle with guilt shows the complexity of morality
  • His eventual rejection of Sheila signifies social tensions
• What is the significance of Sheila's character development in Act Two?

  • She evolves from naive to aware
  • She recognizes the importance of accountability
  • She challenges her parents' views
  • She becomes a voice for change
• How does Mrs. Birling's character reflect societal attitudes of the time?

  • She embodies upper-class arrogance
  • She shows a lack of compassion for the poor
  • She prioritizes social status over morality
  • She represents the older generation's resistance to change