Inspector Goole

Cards (8)

  • "And I tell you that the time will come when, if men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish." Inspector Act 3 p56, rule of 3, consequences of selfish attitudes, reference to the world wars, connotations to hell
  • "A chain of events" Inspector Act 1, shows that a single action leads to a girl's suicide, encourages the family to think about the effect their actions can have.
  • "And you think young women ought to be protected against unpleasant things?" Inspector Act 2,hypocrisy, direct reference to Gerald's mistreatment of Eva Smith, highlights the nature of upper classes
  • "We don't live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other." Inspector Act 3 p56, can't function without others
  • "It was my duty to see that she got justice" Inspector Act 3 p57, ironic as he has been lying throughout the play
  • "Public men, Mr Birling, have their responsibilities as well as their privileges." Inspector At 2, message to wider British society 1945
  • "Each of you helped to kill her. Remember that. Never forget it." Inspector Act 3
  • "One Eva Smith has gone - but there are millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us..." Inspector's speech Act 3, Eva's individual identity doesn't matter because there are millions