Inspector Goole

• Who is the main character in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Inspector Goole
• What is the main function of Inspector Goole?

  To present Priestley's ideas about social justice
• How does Inspector Goole present Eva Smith's story?

  Methodically, using photographs and her diary
• What role did the Birlings and Gerald play in Eva Smith's death?

  They contributed either unintentionally or through cruelty
• What is known about Inspector Goole's origins?

  His origins are unknown
• What might Inspector Goole represent?

  A supernatural figure or a justice-seeking entity
• What does Inspector Goole say about public men and their responsibilities?

  They have responsibilities as well as privileges
• What warning does Inspector Goole give to Mr. Birling?

  If men do not learn their lesson, they will face consequences
• What does the phrase "fire and blood and anguish" imply?

  Consequences of ignoring social responsibility
• How is Inspector Goole described in terms of his demeanor?

  Impassive, solid, and purposeful
• What does the term "a chain of events" refer to in the context of the play?

  The interconnected actions leading to Eva Smith's death