CONTEXT AIC

• Who is the author of "An Inspector Calls"?

  J.B. Priestley
• In what year is "An Inspector Calls" set?

  1912
• When was "An Inspector Calls" written?

  1945
• What era does "An Inspector Calls" reflect?

  The Edwardian era
• What major event influenced the writing of "An Inspector Calls"?

  World War II
• What social issues does the play highlight?

  Poverty, unemployment, and social support
• How are the Birlings portrayed in the play?

  As complacent and oblivious to suffering
• Who is Eva Smith in "An Inspector Calls"?

  A victim of the Birlings' actions
• What does the play advocate for regarding social responsibility?

  It urges people to take responsibility for each other
• What does the Titanic symbolize in the context of the play?

  Optimism and potential for disaster
• What was a significant outcome of World War II mentioned in the play?

  Development of the welfare state
• What does Priestley highlight through the play's reflection on the past?

  The need for social reform
• What are the main themes explored in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Responsibility
  • Social justice
  • Impact of societal attitudes on individuals
• What are the social structures depicted in the play?

  • Rigid class structure
  • Middle class prosperity
  • Working class hardship
• How does the play address the issue of complacency?

  • Birlings' obliviousness to others' suffering
  • Selfish and irresponsible actions affecting Eva Smith
• What technological advancements are referenced in the play's context?

  • The Titanic as a symbol of progress
  • Optimism and potential disasters of technology
• What societal changes occurred post-World War II as depicted in the play?

  • Calls for social responsibility
  • Increased government involvement in lives
  • Development of welfare policies