An Inspector Calls

• What are the main themes covered in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Capitalism vs. Socialism
  • Social Responsibility
  • Class and Gender Inequality
• How is Mr. Birling described in the play?

  As a rich, powerful capitalist
• How is Eric Birling characterized at the beginning of the play?

  As a confused, drunken young man
• What does Sheila Birling believe about her life at the start of the play?

  That it is perfect and idyllic
• Who is Sheila engaged to?

  Gerald Croft
• What does the engagement between Sheila and Gerald symbolize?

  A union of wealth and power
• What does Mr. Birling's belief about war and the Titanic reveal about his character?

  His ignorance and overconfidence
• What is dramatic irony in the context of Mr. Birling's statements?

  Audience knows he is wrong about war
• What does the ring symbolize when Sheila accepts it from Gerald?

  Power and control
• What does Sheila's act of returning the ring signify?

  Her desire for independence
• Who knocks on the door during the play?

  Inspector Goole
• What is the significance of the inspector's arrival?

  It challenges the Birling family's beliefs
• What is the name of the girl who committed suicide?

  Eva Smith
• How does Mr. Birling react to the news of Eva Smith's death?

  With indifference and self-interest
• What does Mr. Birling's treatment of Eva Smith reveal about capitalism?

  It prioritizes profit over people
• How does Sheila contribute to Eva Smith's downfall?

  By getting her fired from Millwards
• What does Gerald reveal about his relationship with Daisy Renton?

  He had an affair with her
• What does Gerald's silence about loving Daisy suggest?

  His fear of societal judgment
• How does Mrs. Birling react to Eva Smith's plea for help?

  With disdain and refusal
• Who is revealed to be the father of Eva's child?

  Eric Birling
• What does the inspector's final speech imply about society?

  That everyone is interconnected and responsible
• What are the key social issues addressed in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Class disparity
  • Gender inequality
  • Social responsibility
  • The impact of capitalism
• How does the structure of "An Inspector Calls" enhance its themes?

  • Single setting emphasizes confinement
  • Real-time questioning reveals character flaws
  • Acts build tension and reveal truths
• What role does dramatic irony play in the play?

  • Highlights characters' ignorance
  • Engages audience with foreknowledge
  • Critiques societal attitudes of the time
• How does Priestley use the character of the Inspector?

  • Represents social conscience
  • Challenges capitalist views
  • Forces characters to confront their actions
• Who begins to give money to the woman?

  Eric
• What does the woman learn about Eric?

  He is stealing the money
• What does the woman decide after learning about Eric's actions?

  She refuses to take more money
• What does Sheila say to Eric in Act 1?

  You're squiffy
• What does Sheila's comment "You're squiffy" indicate about their relationship?

  • Shows brother-sister relationship
• What does Mr. Birling claim about himself in Act 1?

  I speak as a hard-headed businessman
• What does Mr. Birling's statement reveal about him?

  • Shows pride in his hard-earned success
• What does Mr. Birling say about the Titanic in Act 1?

  Unsinkable, completely unsinkable
• What literary device is used in Mr. Birling's statement about the Titanic?

  • Dramatic Irony (Titanic would sink)
• What does Sheila say to Mrs. Birling in Act 2?

  We really must stop these silly pretences
• What does Sheila's statement indicate about her understanding?

  • Sheila can understand the Inspector's message
• What does Mrs. Birling say to The Inspector in Act 2?

  Girls of that class
• What does Mrs. Birling's comment reveal about her attitude?

  • She thinks her social standing is higher than others
• What does Gerald say about the girl in Act 2?

  She was very pretty- soft brown hair and big dark eyes
• What does Gerald's description of the girl indicate?

  • He noticed her positive features