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Who is the wealthy family in the play?
The Birlings
What is the title of the play discussed?
An Inspector Calls
What significant historical event is mentioned in relation to the play's setting?
World War I
What is the main theme of the play?
Societal connection
and
responsibility
What is the title of the play being analyzed?
An Inspector Calls
In what year is the play set?
1912
How does Mrs. Birling contribute to Eva's death?
She denied Eva help through her
charity
Who visits the Birlings in the play?
Inspector Goole
What societal values does Mr. Birling represent?
Wealth, status, and
self-interest
What are the main characters in An Inspector Calls and their roles in Eva's death?
Mr. Birling
: Fired Eva for
striking
Mrs. Birling
: Denied Eva help through charity
Sheila Birling
: Got Eva fired out of
jealousy
Eric Birling
: Had a brief
affair
with Eva
Gerald Croft
: Had a relationship with Eva
What societal values does Eric Birling represent?
Lack of
responsibility
and
self-control
How does Mr. Birling's personality affect his role in Eva's death?
His proud,
self-centered
nature leads to
firing
her
What does the Inspector reveal about the Birlings' actions?
Each played a role in the
woman's
death
How does the play illustrate the connections in society?
By showing
shared responsibility
for actions
What is Mrs. Birling's personality like?
She is
patronizing
and
judgmental
What are the main themes of An Inspector Calls?
Responsibility
,
social class
, and
moral judgment
What role did Sheila Birling play in Eva's death?
She got Eva fired out of
jealousy
What was Gerald Croft's relationship with Eva?
He
had
a
relationship
with her
What does Sheila Birling represent in terms of societal values?
Conscience
and moral growth
What was Eric Birling's involvement with Eva?
He had a brief
affair
with her
How do the characters in An Inspector Calls highlight societal issues?
Their actions reflect
personal responsibility
They represent different
societal values
Their interactions reveal
class disparities
What societal expectations does Gerald Croft represent?
Social expectations and
infidelity
How is Sheila Birling characterized?
She is
sensitive
and
remorseful
What societal values does Mrs. Birling represent?
Social class
and
moral superiority
What event prompts the Inspector's visit?
A
young woman's
death
How does the Inspector teach the Birlings about social responsibility?
Encourages
understanding
of their
impact
on others
What does the Inspector do to hold the Birlings accountable?
Confronts them with their
moral failings
What is the significance of the Inspector's role in the play's message?
He emphasizes the importance of
social responsibility
How is Eric Birling described?
He is
immature
and
irresponsible
What was the economic situation in 1912 England?
Prosperity
for
some
, but
widespread inequality
In what way does the Inspector serve as a moral compass?
Guides the
Birlings
to acknowledge their roles
How do the Birlings confront their responsibility in the play?
They face how their choices affected
Eva Smith
What societal conditions contributed to the exploitation of individuals like Eva Smith?
Rigid
social hierarchy and upper-class negligence
What year does the social and historical context of "An Inspector Calls" refer to?
1912
What are the main functions of the Inspector in "An Inspector Calls"?
Investigates: Uncovers actions related to
Eva Smith
Judges: Holds Birlings accountable for their actions
Teaches: Imparts lessons on
social responsibility
What are the key aspects of the social context in 1912 England?
Rigid social classes
based on wealth and birth
Strict gender roles
with defined expectations
Economic prosperity
for some, but inequality and unrest
What is the key confrontation in the ending of the play?
The Birlings'
actions and their impact on
Eva Smith
What themes are emphasized in each of the three plays?
An
Inspector Calls
: Responsibility and
social class
Time and the Conways
: Impact of time and lost opportunities
I Have Been Here Before:
Free will
versus
determinism
How is Gerald Croft characterized?
He is
sophisticated
and
charming
What were the gender roles in 1912 England?
Men focused on
business
; women managed
households
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