Form, Structure and Language

• What type of text is An Inspector Calls?

  It is a play.
• How does the dialogue in An Inspector Calls affect the audience?

  It is believable and fast-moving.
• What is the impact of the structure of An Inspector Calls?

  Each act grabs the audience's attention.
• What are the stage directions in a play?

  • Instructions for performers' actions
  • Guide the performance
  • Enhance the audience's understanding
• What genres does An Inspector Calls fit into?

  Well-made play, morality play, crime thriller.
• What defines a well-made play?

  • Intricate and complex plot
  • Builds to a climax
  • Ends with a return to order
• How does Priestley deviate from the well-made play genre?

  He reveals shocking truths at the end.
• What is the effect of the revelations about Eva Smith?

  They build drama and tension.
• What twist occurs at the end of An Inspector Calls?

  The characters question the Inspector's existence.
• What are the characteristics of morality plays?

  • Teach lessons about the seven deadly sins
  • Characters punished for sins
  • Redemption possible through repentance
• How do the characters in An Inspector Calls relate to the seven deadly sins?

  They commit crimes similar to these sins.
• What lesson does Priestley aim to teach through An Inspector Calls?

  Social responsibility and self-reflection.
• What defines a crime thriller genre?

  • Centers around a crime
  • Audience receives clues
  • Engages audience in guessing outcomes
• How does An Inspector Calls function as a crime thriller?

  It revolves around Eva Smith's suicide.
• What effect does the crime thriller genre have on the audience?

  It encourages involvement in the plot.
• How should one analyze the form of An Inspector Calls?

  • Recognize it is a play meant for performance
  • Consider events before the action on stage
  • Reflect on audience judgment of characters
• What should the audience consider regarding blame in An Inspector Calls?

  Whether any one person is to blame.
• What is the title of the play discussed in the study material?

  An Inspector Calls
• How is the dialogue described in An Inspector Calls?

  Believable and fast moving
• How many acts are in An Inspector Calls?

  Three acts
• What effect does the structure of An Inspector Calls have on the audience?

  It keeps the audience gripped and tense
• What is the purpose of the Inspector in the play?

  To investigate the death of Eva Smith
• What tragic event does the Inspector reveal at the beginning of his investigation?

  A young woman died in the infirmary
• How did the young woman die according to the Inspector?

  She swallowed a lot of strong disinfectant
• What does the Inspector's description of the woman's death convey?

  It was brutal and affecting
• What does Sheila's reaction to the Inspector indicate about her character?

  She is growing hysterical and aware
• What dramatic action occurs when the Inspector returns at the end of Act One?

  The door slowly opens and he appears
• How does the act end, and what effect does it have on the audience?

  It ends on a question, creating suspense
• What shocking news does Birling reveal at the end of the play?

  A police inspector is on his way
• What themes does the ending of the play reflect regarding time and individual actions?

  Individuals can change their past actions
• What are the key structural elements of An Inspector Calls?

  • Written in three acts
  • Ends with gripping cliff-hangers
  • Includes a final climax and twist
• How does the Inspector's language impact the audience's perception of Eva Smith?

  • Creates a vivid image of her suffering
  • Evokes empathy for her character
  • Highlights the brutality of her death
• What is the significance of Sheila and Eric's character development in the play?

  • They learn from their mistakes
  • They could escape the cycle of past errors
  • Contrast with other characters who do not change
• What is the title of the play discussed in the study material?

  An Inspector Calls
• How does the structure of An Inspector Calls impact its language?

  It grabs the audience's attention
• What type of expression does Priestley focus on in the dialogue?

  Plain, emotive expression
• What are some dramatic features of the dialogue in An Inspector Calls?

  Dramatic pauses, repetition, gasps, interruptions
• What does the line 'so you be careful' indicate about Sheila and Gerald's relationship?

  All is not well between them
• What effect does the dramatic pause at the end of Act One create?

  A dramatic cliff-hanger
• How does repetition in Eric's dialogue reflect his character?

  It shows his uncertainty and hesitation