Inspector Calls

• Who feels responsible for their actions in the analysis?

  Shelia and Enc feel responsible
• What does Shelia admit about her past actions?

  She admits to being ashamed of them
• What does Mr. Birling say about responsibility?

  He believes it would be awkward
• How does Enc view the situation with Eva's fate?

  He takes it very seriously
• What is Mrs. Birling's stance on responsibility?

  She does not feel responsible
• What does Mrs. Birling say about questioning others?

  She believes she shouldn't be questioned
• What does Priestley suggest about the younger generation?

  They have hope for change and learning
• How does Eric respond to his parents regarding responsibility?

  He stands up to them
• What does Mrs. Birling do when asked for help?

  She stubbornly stands by her decision
• What does Mr. Birling imply about Enc's youth?

  He implies Enc is a fool for being young
• How does Mr. Birling react to Eric's challenge?

  He nearly resorts to violence
• What does Mr. Birling say about women's attitudes?

  He suggests they think similarly
• How does Gerald view women in the bar?

  He has a superficial view of them
• What does Mrs. Birling say about Eva's feelings?

  She suggests Eva is incapable of feelings
• How does Mrs. Birling describe Eva's claims?

  She calls them absurd for her position
• What does Mrs. Birling imply about working-class people?

  She suggests they lack morals
• What does Mr. Birling believe about the working class?

  He feels he must come down sharply on them
• How does Mrs. Birling refer to Eva?

  As a girl of that sort
• What is the Birlings' view of their upper-class friends?

  They can't believe they behave poorly
• What is Mr. Birling's physical description?

  Big and domineering, in mid-50s
• What does Mr. Birling value most?

  Profit matters most to him
• What does Mr. Birling represent in the play?

  He represents capitalism and employers
• How is Mr. Birling perceived by others?

  He is seen as rude and arrogant
• What is a notable mannerism of Mr. Birling?

  He has a Northern dialect
• What does Mr. Birling say about war?

  He says, "war's inevitable and to that I say POPPSICOCK!"
• How does Mr. Birling view the future of his business?

  He believes it is unsinkable and absolutely unsinkable
• What is Eric's physical description?

  Shy and in his early 20s
• What does Eric represent in the play?

  He represents the younger generation
• How is Eric perceived by his parents?

  They see him as immature and unreliable
• What is Eva Smith's physical description?

  Skinny, small, and scrawny
• What does Eva Smith represent in the play?

  She represents the working class in early 20th century
• How is Eva Smith perceived by others?

  She is seen as objectified and helpless
• What is a notable mannerism of the Inspector?

  He is respectful and well-spoken
• What does the Inspector represent in the play?

  He represents socialism and shared responsibility
• How do other characters perceive the Inspector?

  They see him as assertive and impertinent
• What methods does the Inspector use to gain information?

  He uses questioning and psychological methods
• What is the Inspector's dramatic function in the play?

  To bring about change and represent socialist views
• What does the Inspector say about community?

  He states, "we are members of one body"
• What are the key characteristics of Mr. Birling?

  • Capitalist and patriarch
  • Rude and arrogant
  • Represents employers and older generation
  • Believes profit matters most
• What are the key characteristics of Eric?

  • Shy and immature
  • Alcoholic and secretive
  • Represents the younger generation
  • Aware of responsibility at times