Power in AIC

• Who is the author of the play "An Inspector Calls"?

  J.B. Priestley
• What does the theme of power relate to in the play?

  Gender, age, class, wealth, and status
• Who typically has the most power in the play?

  Upper-class male homeowners
• How is power connected to characters' professions in the play?

  Profession influences their authority and control
• What might the exam paper use instead of the word "power"?

  Authority, control, or dominance
• What is the significance of dashes in character dialogue?

  • Indicates interruption in dialogue
  • Shows one character's dominance over another
  • Suggests control in conversations
• What does the inspector's use of straightforward declarative sentences imply?

  It gives him power and authority
• How does the inspector anticipate counter-arguments?

  By using the conjunction "otherwise"
• What does Mr. Birling imply by mentioning Colonel Roberts?

  He can influence the inspector's conduct
• How does the inspector respond to Mr. Birling's threat?

  He dismisses it with irony
• What does Sheila's use of power reveal about her character?

  She misuses her power out of jealousy
• What does the verb "punished" imply about Sheila's actions?

  It suggests cruelty and suffering
• How does the inspector's stage direction "massively taking charge" affect the audience's perception?

  It presents him as an authority figure
• What does Mrs. Birling remind the inspector about her husband?

  He was Lord Mayor and is a magistrate
• What does the phrase "of course" imply in Mrs. Birling's statement?

  She believes his status is obvious
• What does the inspector imply about Mrs. Birling's influence?

  It led to help being refused to Eva
• How does Priestley portray power in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Power is linked to social status
  • Characters misuse power for personal gain
  • Authority does not equate to morality
• What does Priestley suggest about power and morality?

  Power does not guarantee goodness in individuals
• What does the phrase "of course" imply about Mrs. Birling's view of Mr. Birling?

  She believes his reputation and power are obvious
• How does power affect people's behavior according to the analysis?

  It can make people arrogant and selfish
• What does the inspector ask Mrs. Birling regarding her influence?

  Was it owing to your influence that help was refused?
• What does the term "most prominent" suggest about Mrs. Birling's role?

  She is the most powerful member of the committee
• How does the inspector's professional power compare to Mr. Birling's domestic power?

  The inspector's power is more influential than Mr. Birling's
• What does Mr. Birling's use of the imperative "no" signify?

  He is exerting domestic power over Eric
• What does the inspector's dialogue reveal about his respect for Mr. Birling's power?

  He acknowledges Mr. Birling's domestic power
• What type of sentences does the inspector primarily use in his dialogue?

  Imperative sentences
• What does Mr. Birling's jovial tone indicate about his attitude towards the inspector?

  He shows disregard for the inspector's authority
• What broader comment does Priestley make about power in society?

  Power is often misused by the privileged
• How does Priestley portray the inspector's power compared to other characters?

  The inspector's power is shown positively
• What does Priestley suggest about the potential for permanent change?

  Permanent change requires collective effort
• What does Priestley encourage the audience to consider about power dynamics?

  How characters use and abuse their power
• What does Priestley imply about the upper-class capitalist men of his time?

  They concentrated power and perpetuated inequality
• How does the inspector's character differ from the other powerful characters?

  He is portrayed positively as a socialist
• What does Priestley suggest about the effectiveness of the inspector's teachings?

  They did not provoke permanent change
• What does Priestley imply about individual choice in societal change?

  Change must come from personal choice
• What are the key themes of power in Priestley's play?

  • Power does not guarantee morality
  • Arrogance and selfishness can stem from power
  • Different types of power exist (domestic, professional)
  • Power can be misused by the privileged
  • Permanent change requires collective effort
• What does Priestley want the audience to reflect on regarding power dynamics?

  • The misuse of power by the privileged
  • The impact of power on social responsibility
  • The need for personal choice in societal change
  • The role of collective action in achieving equality
• How does Priestley portray the inspector's role in relation to power?

  • The inspector is a powerful socialist character
  • He is shown in a positive light
  • His teachings do not lead to permanent change
  • He acknowledges others' power while exerting his own