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Cards (15)

  • The Inspector symbolizes social conscience and moral justice, urging the characters to take responsibility for their past actions.
  • Gerald represents the upper-class male privilege that perpetuates class inequality and exploitation.
  • Sheila is torn between her love for Eric and her loyalty to her family, representing the conflict between personal desires and familial obligations.
  • Eric represents the younger generation's desire for change and rebellion against societal norms.
  • "She was the most beautiful girl I ever saw, she had a kind heart and a sweet disposition." - Eric about Eva Smith
  • "I don’t think it would be fair to say we were cruel to her" - Gerald defending his treatment of Eva Smith
  • The use of dialogue reveals the characters' inner thoughts and emotions, adding depth and complexity to their portrayals.
  • The play explores themes such as class inequality, gender roles, morality, and the consequences of one's actions on others.
  • Priestley uses dramatic irony to reveal the true nature of the characters' actions and motivations, highlighting the hypocrisies and double standards of society.
  • The play explores themes such as class inequality, gender roles, morality, and social justice through its use of dialogue, characterization, and plot development.
  • Priestley uses dramatic irony to reveal the true nature of the characters' actions and motivations, highlighting the hypocrisy and corruption of the upper classes.
  • Eric embodies the working-class struggle against oppression and exploitation by the wealthy elite.
  • Gerald symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and privilege on individuals and society.
  • Sheila represents the conflict between traditional gender roles and women's desire for independence and equality.
  • It highlights the exploitation and oppression faced by those at the bottom of the social hierarchy and exposes the moral decay and corruption that underpins the system.