English literature

Cards (5)

  • Mr birling
  • When was the play set?
    An inspector calls was set in 1912 but written in 1945
  • Three words to describe mrs birling
  • In a final effort to concatenate, Priestley presents society as unfair as a result of ignorant capitalist perpetuating the rigid class divide through their exploitative and dehumanisin
  • As the play continues, she matures, admiring Gerald's honesty, even though he cheated on her. She shows an assertive side by standing up to her mother and father and she also shows that she is insightful and intelligent - she can see where the Inspector's investigation is going and tries to warn the others.