Inspector calls

• The theme of social responsibility is prominent in "An Inspector Calls," as the play explores the consequences of individuals neglecting their duty to others.
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• Eric: 'She had been drinking heavily'
• “We don’t live alone. We are members of one body” – The Inspector
• 'I am responsible for what happens under my roof.' - Mrs Birling
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• English Literature exam on "An Inspector Calls"
• Favorite quote from Mr. Birling:

  • "A man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own"
  • Sums up capitalism, emphasizing the importance of wealth and self-interest
  • Business has a double meaning: work and personal affairs
  • Reflects the selfish and materialistic nature of the characters in the play
• Quote about girls not being cheap labor but people:

  • Represents the battle between capitalism and socialism in the play
  • Highlights how capitalism dehumanizes individuals, viewing them as commodities
  • Shows how characters like Mr. Birling and Gerald treat others as tools for their benefit
• Quote about responsibility:

  • "If we were all responsible for everything that happened to everybody we'd had anything to do with it would be very awkward wouldn't it"
  • Characters in the play try to avoid responsibility, leading to awkward consequences
  • Reflects the theme of accountability and consequences for actions
• Mrs. Birling's quote on blame:

  • "Firstly the girl herself and secondly I blame the young man who was the father of the child he should be made an example of"
  • Dramatic irony as she later realizes the father is her own son, Eric
  • Highlights the theme of morality and the characters' shifting perspectives on right and wrong
• Mrs. Birling's view on morality:

  • Good is dependent on who does it
  • Bad is dependent on who does it
  • Father of the child should be blamed, but if it's Eric, it's not considered bad
  • Mrs. Birling lacks a fixed morality
• Definition of morality:

  • Morality is how you judge what is good and bad
• Quote from Eric describing Eva:

  • "I wasn't in love with her or anything but I liked her, she was pretty and a good sport"
  • Reflects patriarchy and how men viewed women as objects to be used for pleasure
• Inspector's quote on collective responsibility:

  • "We are members of one body and we are responsible for each other"
  • Represents socialism and critiques capitalism and individualism
• Sheila Birling's transformation:

  • Quote from Sheila in Act 3: "The point is you don't seem to have learnt anything"
  • Shows the power of socialism, gender dynamics, and the lack of change in the Birlings
• Inspector's warning to the Birling family:

  • "If you don't change, understand that one Eva Smith has gone but there are millions of Eva Smiths"
  • Warns of consequences if moral crimes are not rectified
• Mrs. Birling's understanding of gender roles:

  • "When you're married you realize that men with important work to do sometimes have to spend all their time and energy on their business"
  • Reflects the societal expectations of women in 1912 England
• Clothes and women's perception:

  • "Clothes mean something quite different to a woman"
  • Men judged by wealth, women judged by appearance, reflects societal treatment of women
• Mr birling is an arrogant business man who believes he can get away with anything as long as it benefits him financially.
• Gerald croft is a wealthy man who uses his privilege to manipulate others into doing what he wants, including eva smith.
• Eric is a young man who initially shows no remorse or guilt about his actions towards eva smith, however later becomes more aware of the impact of his decisions.