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Cards (30)

  • How does Inspector Goole serve Priest's intentions?
    He exposes moral failings of the upper class
  • What does systemic injustice refer to?
    Society being unfair
  • What does complicity mean in the context of the inspector's role?
    Involvement in systemic injustice
  • What does Mr. Birling embody in the play?
    Self-serving capitalist mindset
  • How does Mr. Birling critique the ruling class?
    By highlighting their greed and short-sightedness
  • What is the antithesis between Mr. Birling and Inspector Goole?
    Individualism vs. collective responsibility
  • What does Mrs. Birling represent in the play?
    Institutionalized privilege and moral hypocrisy
  • How does Mrs. Birling's charity work reflect her character?
    It's a facade rather than genuine compassion
  • What does Sheila Birling symbolize in the play?
    Audience's moral compass and potential for change
  • What is the significance of Sheila's disgrace?
    It symbolizes the working class's disgrace
  • How does Eric Birling reflect privilege and guilt?
    He shows recklessness but seeks redemption
  • What does Gerald Croft represent in the play?
    Illusion of respectability and superficial morality
  • What is the social hierarchy mentioned in the video?
    Royalty, aristocracy, upper class, middle class, working class
  • How does Eva Smith/Daisy Renton function in the play?
    As a victim of capitalism and patriarchy
  • What does Eva's fate reinforce in the play?
    Society's need for collective responsibility
  • What is the importance of context in essays?
    Links back to the text and characters
  • How should context be presented in essays?
    With a link to characters or themes
  • What does the 1945 Labour Party victory signify?
    Shift from capitalism to socialist ideals
  • How do Sheila and Eric relate to the Labour Party's victory?
    They represent the younger generation's desire for change
  • What does the RAD framework help with in essays?
    • Discussing character representation
    • Analyzing character change
    • Comparing characters effectively
  • What does the inspector symbolize in the play?
    Collective conscience and moral reckoning
  • How does Mr. Birling's character reflect capitalist arrogance?
    By resisting social change and accountability
  • What does Mrs. Birling's elitism represent?
    Weaponization of social status for control
  • What does Sheila's character symbolize regarding privilege?
    Potential for moral awakening and change
  • How does Eric's character illustrate entitlement and transformation?
    Through guilt leading to personal change
  • What does Gerald's charm hide in the play?
    His exploitative nature and irresponsibility
  • What does Eva Smith/Daisy Renton symbolize in society?
    Voiceless and oppressed working class
  • How does the play depict the consequences of capitalism?
    Through the exploitation of characters like Eva
  • What is the significance of the characters' symbols in the play?
    They highlight social inequalities and moral failings
  • What is the final takeaway for writing essays on "An Inspector Calls"?
    Include character intentions, context, and symbols