Character

Cards (2)

  • Priestley's didactic morality play 'An Inspector Calls' sought to instil the idea of post-war social interconnectedness, achieved by reminding its audiences of an earlier time when Bourgeoisie privilege took priority over the rights of those beneath them.
  • [CHARACTER NAME] is a pivotal character to highlight such social divides in the Edwardian Capitalist society the play is set in.
    [CHARACTER] is important in three key ways: [YOUR
    3 BIG IDEAS ABOUT WHY THE NAMED CHARACTER IS IMPORTANT, IN RELATION TO THE QUESTION FOCUS]. Consider - what are they a
    symbol/microcosm of? What does the character highlight about the other characters? How do they juxtapose other characters? What is their relationship with the other characters? How does Priestley use them as a literary vehicle for his social commentary?