2.1. Study of a chosen modern text

• What major historical event influenced post-1914 British literature?

  World War I
• Match the characteristics of pre-1914 and post-1914 literature:

  Pre-1914 Theme ↔️ Idealism, national pride

  Post-1914 Style ↔️ Experimental, fragmented narratives

  Pre-1914 Perspective ↔️ Omniscient, objective
• Why should a modern text offer depth in themes and well-developed characters?

  For detailed analysis
• What should students consider when forming interpretations about a text?

  Post-1914 literary context
• Match the characters from "An Inspector Calls" with their roles:

  Arthur Birling ↔️ Wealthy businessman

  Eva Smith ↔️ Victim of social injustice

  Inspector Goole ↔️ Authority figure

  Sheila Birling ↔️ Guilty daughter
• The theme of social responsibility in "An Inspector Calls" is represented by the character of Inspector Goole
• The generational divide in "An Inspector Calls" highlights the contrast between parents and children
• Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway" uses a fragmented narrative to explore the characters' internal thoughts
• Match the literary device with its description:

  Symbolism ↔️ Objects, characters, or events with deeper meanings

  Imagery ↔️ Vivid descriptions appealing to the senses

  Characterization ↔️ How an author develops and reveals characters
• Post-1914 literature often features themes of disillusionment and existentialism
• What are three literary devices essential for textual analysis?

  Symbolism, imagery, characterization
• Arthur Birling is the wealthy patriarch of the Birling family.


  True
• "An Inspector Calls" examines the divide between the wealthy Birling family and the working class.
• Sheila Birling undergoes a moral awakening in "An Inspector Calls".
• Match the key theme with its post-1914 relevance:

  Social Responsibility ↔️ Rise of welfare state

  Class Divisions ↔️ Breakdown of class structures

  Morality and Guilt ↔️ Questioning of traditional values

  Generation Gap ↔️ Shift in generational ideologies
• Narrative techniques in modern literature include chronology and point of view.
• Symbolism in modern literature can challenge traditional values or represent societal changes.

  True
• Inspector Goole's interrogation of the Birling family reflects the post-war shift towards greater social awareness.


  True
• Both "An Inspector Calls" and "Mrs. Dalloway" explore the psychological impact of war in their own ways.

  True
• Order the example essay plan for "An Inspector Calls":

  1️⃣ Introduction: Present thesis on social responsibility

  2️⃣ Arthur's capitalist views and lack of empathy

  3️⃣ Sybil's denial of responsibility

  4️⃣ Sheila and Eric's awakening

  5️⃣ Conclusion: Summarize arguments, restate thesis
• Modernist movements in literature challenged conventional narratives and forms.


  True
• When selecting a modern text for study, it should be accessible and engaging
• Order the key literary devices that students should analyze in modern literature:

  1️⃣ Symbolism

  2️⃣ Imagery

  3️⃣ Characterization
• What are the key themes in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Social responsibility, class divisions
• Match the narrative structure with its description:

  Linear ↔️ Events unfold sequentially

  Circular ↔️ Story begins and ends at the same point

  Fragmented ↔️ Disjointed events presented out of order
• What is the purpose of analyzing literary devices in modern literature?

  To reveal deeper meanings
• What are some key historical and social changes that shaped post-1914 British literature?

  World War I, urbanization, technological advancements
• A suitable modern text for the GCSE exam is "An Inspector Calls
• What are four key themes in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Social responsibility, class divisions, morality, generation gap
• What is the central theme of social responsibility explored in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Collective welfare of society
• Sybil Birling upholds traditional upper-class values in the play.


  True
• The themes and characters in "An Inspector Calls" reflect the post-1914 context by addressing social inequalities and the breakdown of traditional values.


  True
• The theme of morality and guilt in "An Inspector Calls" involves questioning traditional values.


  True
• Which novel by Virginia Woolf uses a fragmented narrative to explore characters' internal thoughts?

  Dalloway
• What does Inspector Goole symbolize in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Social conscience
• Which two works are compared to highlight post-war literary trends?

  An Inspector Calls and Mrs. Dalloway
• Effective essays cite specific textual evidence to support arguments.
• The changing social landscape of post-1914 Britain included increased urbanization, technological advancements, and gender equality movements
• What type of literature is required for the Post-1914 British Play or Novel section of the exam?

  British literature
• "An Inspector Calls" by J.B. Priestley is a suitable modern text for study.

  True