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• What does the 'D' in DEPRECAIDS stand for?

  Disillusioned
• What does the 'E' in DEPRECAIDS represent?

  Exploitation
• What does the 'P' in DEPRECAIDS signify?

  Political diatribe
• What does the 'R' in DEPRECAIDS indicate?

  Remorseless
• What does the 'E' in DEPRECAIDS refer to?

  Emancipation
• What does the 'C' in DEPRECAIDS stand for?

  Collective social conscience
• What does the 'A' in DEPRECAIDS signify?

  Absolve
• What does the 'I' in DEPRECAIDS represent?

  Interconnectedness
• What does the 'D' in DEPRECAIDS indicate?

  Dehumanising
• What does the 'S' in DEPRECAIDS stand for?

  Scrupulous
• What year was the play based on the events of 1912 written?

  1945
• What political party won by a landslide in 1945?

  Labour party
• What do the Birlings represent in the play?

  Capitalist attitudes in 1912
• How do Sheila and Eric's transformations reflect the political changes of 1945?

  They become socialists
• What was Priestley's view of government authority after fighting in WW1?

  He was scathing of government abuse
• What party did Priestley co-found in 1945?

  Common Wealth party
• What role does the Inspector play in the narrative?

  He vocalises Priestley's beliefs
• How were women viewed in 1912 compared to 1945?

  Disenfranchised in 1912, valued in 1945
• What does Sheila's character development symbolize?

  Women's empowerment
• What was the social mobility situation in 1912?

  Little social mobility existed
• Who does Eva Smith represent in the play?

  Individuals with little social mobility
• What do the Birlings symbolize in the context of the class system?

  Upholders of classist systems
• What are the key themes represented by SCROGG?

  • Social class
  • Capitalism vs Socialism
  • Responsibility
  • Older vs Younger Generation
  • Guilt
  • Gender
• What is Priestley's intention regarding capitalism?

  To vilify capitalism and its immorality
• How does Priestley view collective responsibility?

  As a solution to societal division
• What does Priestley argue about social class divisions?

  They exacerbate societal suffering
• What literary technique does Priestley use to convey his message?

  Allegorical diatribe
• How does Priestley connect immorality and irresponsibility with his characters?

  By making them synonymous with capitalism
• What does Priestley suggest about the impact of socialist beliefs on society?

  They lead to social cohesion
• How does Priestley critique the class system in his play?

  By highlighting its oppressive nature
• What is the significance of the year 1945 in the context of the play?

  It marks a political shift in Britain
• How does the transformation of Sheila and Eric reflect societal changes?

  It shows the shift towards socialism
• What role does the Inspector play in critiquing capitalism?

  He embodies Priestley's critical views
• How does Priestley use the character of Eva Smith?

  To represent the struggles of the lower class
• What does the play suggest about the relationship between generations?

  Older generations resist change, younger embrace it
• How does the play address the theme of gender?

  It highlights women's empowerment over time