The Inspector

• stands outside the class system of the Birlings' social world
• treats everyone the same - doesn't recognise social class

  eg: Mrs Birling is at a higher class than the rest
• not impressed by Mr Birling's public figure

  "I don't play golf"
• "we are members of one body"

  everyone is the same

  no such thing as social class
• his authority makes people take him more seriously and makes everything he says sound more important
• creates an air of uncertainty and reels everyone in it