FAQ

• What is the source of the video content discussed?

  Mr Bruff's guide to An Inspector Calls
• Why does it not matter if Inspector Goole is real?

  Because the play focuses on character actions
• What lesson does Priestley suggest we learn from the play?

  Social responsibility towards others
• How do the characters' attitudes reflect their responsibility in the play?

  They show varying degrees of guilt and accountability
• What do the photographs carried by the inspector symbolize?

  Responsibility for actions towards others
• What is the significance of the characters questioning if Eva and Daisy are the same person?

  It emphasizes the need for accountability
• How does the inspector control the situation with the photographs?

  He makes characters wait their turn to see
• What do Eric and Sheila's reactions reveal about their characters?

  They accept responsibility for their actions
• How do Mr and Mrs Burling respond to the inspector's questioning?

  They seek ways to avoid guilt and responsibility
• What does the final telephone call signify in the play?

  It creates a cliffhanger and tension
• Why might Priestley have chosen to end the play with uncertainty?

  To emphasize the ongoing need for social responsibility
• What does the inspector's final speech suggest about societal responsibility?

  People must learn or face dire consequences
• What do the terms "fire, blood, and anguish" refer to in the inspector's speech?

  Consequences of ignoring social responsibility
• How do the younger characters differ from the older characters in the play?

  They are more impressionable and willing to change
• What does Eva Smith represent in the play?

  The struggles of the working class
• What does the inspector mean by saying "one Eva Smith is gone but there are millions"?

  Many people suffer like Eva in society
• What is Priestley's main message in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Importance of social responsibility
  • Consequences of selfishness
  • Need for collective accountability
• How do the characters in "An Inspector Calls" represent different societal classes?

  • The Birlings: Wealthy and selfish
  • Eric and Sheila: Young and impressionable
  • Eva Smith: Working class and vulnerable
• How can the play's themes be relevant to modern society?

  • Encourages awareness of social issues
  • Promotes responsibility towards others
  • Highlights the impact of individual actions