The inspector

• What political message is associated with the inspector in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Socialist message
• How does the inspector connect Christianity and socialism?

  By linking social responsibility to Christian teachings
• What does the inspector symbolize in the play?

  Priestley's views on social responsibility
• What does the inspector say about Eva Smith's situation?

  Millions of Eva Smiths still exist
• What is the inspector's socialist message regarding society?

  We must be responsible for each other
• How does the inspector's message contrast with Mr. Burling's view?

  Inspector promotes collective responsibility
• What does the inspector's language echo in the play?

  The communion service in Christianity
• How does Priestley use the inspector to appeal to his audience's beliefs?

  By linking socialism to Christian values
• What year is significant for the political context of the play?

  1945
• Why is "An Inspector Calls" considered an anti-war play?

  It critiques the consequences of capitalism
• What does the inspector predict about the future if lessons are not learned?

  Fire and blood and anguish will come
• How does Priestley link capitalism to war in the play?

  Capitalism drives nations to conflict
• What does Priestley suggest about the upper classes during war?

  They sacrifice their own for profit
• How does the inspector's message challenge the audience's views?

  It questions capitalist values
• What societal change occurred for women during the war?

  Women gained jobs and independence
• What does Priestley warn about the return of men from war?

  Women may lose their jobs
• How does Priestley portray the impact of war on society?

  It disrupts traditional gender roles
• What year is mentioned in relation to businesses profiting from warfare?

  1945
• What is the significance of Priestley's early feminist play?

  It supports women's empowerment and independence
• How did the absence of men during the war affect women's employment?

  Women gained jobs and financial independence
• What does Priestley suggest about capitalist societies regarding women's jobs?

  They likely replace women with men after the war
• How does a socialist society differ in its treatment of women's jobs?

  It cares for everyone and retains women's jobs
• What does the inspector's quotation imply about men?

  Men must learn important lessons
• Why does the inspector appeal to Priestley's female audience?

  To highlight war as a male idea
• What was the public perception of Churchill in 1945?

  He was seen as a wartime hero
• What was the outcome of the 1945 election regarding Labour and socialism?

  Labour won by a landslide victory
• How does the inspector's calm demeanor contrast with the performance of the play?

  Performance can portray outrage and anger
• What does the front door slam symbolize in the play?

  Priestley's anger and the impact of the inspector
• Which literary work does Priestley allude to in the play?

  A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
• How does the inspector relate to Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?

  He represents the ghost of Christmas yet to come
• What happens to Scrooge at the end of A Christmas Carol?

  He learns his lesson and changes
• What lesson does the inspector aim to teach the characters?

  We are all responsible for each other
• How does Priestley contrast the endings of his play and A Christmas Carol?

  His characters refuse to learn the lesson
• What does the inspector's departure signify for the family?

  They have free will to learn or reject lessons
• What is the implication if the family learns the inspector's lesson?

  Eva will live like Bob Cratchit
• What does Priestley suggest about the consequences of not learning lessons from the past?

  It could lead to future wars
• What political action did Priestley take after the play?

  He founded CND for nuclear disarmament
• What was Priestley's main political purpose in his work?

  To create a future free of war
• What was Priestley's role in the BBC before being sacked?

  He had the number one radio show
• Why did Churchill have Priestley sacked from the BBC?

  He disliked Priestley's socialist message