Inspector

Cards (24)

  • What key elements will you have after the video?
    Grade n key words, key quotes, and analysis
  • What is the inspector's role in the play?
    He acts as a mouthpiece for socialist ideals
  • How does the inspector function in terms of moral redemption?
    He exposes moral failings and urges responsibility
  • What is the key word for Act 1?
    Authoritative
  • How is the inspector presented in Act 1?
    As an authoritative figure disrupting complacency
  • What does the stage direction "cutting through massively" imply about the inspector?
    He has dominance over the Burling family
  • What does the inspector symbolize when he interrupts the Burlings?
    Socialism disrupting capitalist privilege
  • What does the term "microcosm" refer to in the context of the play?
    A small representation of a larger society
  • How does the inspector challenge the class hierarchy?
    By commanding authority regardless of social rank
  • What is the significance of the inspector's authority in Act 1?
    It signifies morality linked with power, not status
  • What is the key word for Act 2?
    Mouthpiece
  • How does the inspector voice socialist ideals in Act 2?
    By challenging capitalist values upheld by the Burlings
  • What does the quote "public men Mr. Burling have responsibilities as well as privileges" critique?
    Capitalist ideology of privilege without accountability
  • What does juxtaposition reveal in the inspector's critique?
    It contrasts responsibilities with privileges
  • How does the inspector confront Mr. Burling's attitudes?
    By emphasizing collective duty over individual privilege
  • What is the key word for Act 3?
    Prophetic
  • What role does the inspector assume in Act 3?
    He delivers a final warning about social responsibility
  • What does the quote "we are members of one body" emphasize?
    Collective responsibility and duty to society
  • How does the inspector's prophetic tone affect the audience?
    It warns of consequences for ignoring social unity
  • What parallels does the inspector draw regarding capitalism and war?
    Neglecting responsibility leads to suffering and conflict
  • Why is the inspector's message relevant to a 1945 audience?
    They experienced the consequences of neglecting community
  • What does the inspector represent in the play?
    A moral voice advocating for socialism
  • What are the key themes presented through the inspector in the play?
    • Social responsibility
    • Class hierarchy critique
    • Moral authority vs. social status
    • Collective welfare vs. individualism
  • How does the inspector's character evolve throughout the acts?
    • Act 1: Authoritative disruptor
    • Act 2: Mouthpiece for socialist ideals
    • Act 3: Prophetic voice warning of consequences