Act 3

• What is the final act of "An Inspector Calls" called?

  Act Three
• How does the genre of the play change in Act Three?

  From detective fiction to a morality play
• Who is interrogated in the final act?

  Eric
• What shocking revelation does Eric confess?

  He raped Eva Smith
• What does Eric's vague language during his confession suggest?

  He is trying to detach from his crime
• What illegal act does Eric reveal he committed?

  He stole money from his father's office
• How do Mr. and Mrs. Burling react to Eric's confession?

  They want to cover it up
• What does Mr. Burling demand from Eric after his confession?

  A list of accounts to cover up
• What does Eric's statement about his father reveal?

  There are divisions between them
• What analogy does Priestly use to describe the Burling family?

  The Titanic and an iceberg
• What does the Titanic analogy suggest about capitalism?

  It can sink due to inherent weaknesses
• How does Eric react to Mrs. Burling's treatment of Eva?

  He becomes aggressive and threatens her
• What does Eric's fragmented language during his accusation indicate?

  His complete breakdown
• What does the inspector's intervention provide during the climax?

  A moment to reflect on the situation
• How does the inspector summarize the characters' actions?

  Harshly towards older Birlings, compassionately towards younger
• What does Mr. Burling offer to the inspector?

  Thousands of pounds to cover up
• What does the repetition of "thousands" signify?

  His equating of money with human life
• What message does the inspector convey about community?

  We are responsible for each other
• What does the inspector's final warning imply?

  Consequences will follow if lessons aren't learned
• What does the inspector's phrase "Fire and Blood and anguish" suggest?

  Ongoing suffering if they do not change
• How does the family react to the revelation about the inspector?

  They feel relieved and excited
• What does Mr. Burling's reaction to the fake inspector reveal?

  His lack of remorse and responsibility
• How do Eric and Sheila's views differ from their parents'?

  They show remorse and accept responsibility
• What does Sheila's plea to her parents indicate?

  Her maturity and awareness of the situation
• What does Mr. Burling's final smug victory signify?

  His arrogance and hubris
• What is the final twist at the end of the play?

  A girl has died after swallowing disinfectant
• What does the ending suggest about the family's responsibility?

  They brought doom upon themselves
• What choice does Priestly leave the audience with?

  To accept change or continue the cycle of doom
• What are the key themes presented in Act Three of "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Morality and responsibility
  • Class and social inequality
  • The impact of capitalism
  • The importance of community
  • The consequences of actions
• How does Priestly portray the generational divide in the play?

  • Younger characters show remorse and responsibility
  • Older characters remain arrogant and dismissive
  • Sheila and Eric align with the inspector's views
  • The play critiques age as a measure of wisdom
• What role does the inspector play in the narrative?

  • He serves as a moral compass
  • He exposes the characters' flaws
  • He represents the voice of the working class
  • He delivers a socialist message
• What is the significance of the inspector's final words?

  • They serve as a warning to society
  • They highlight the consequences of inaction
  • They emphasize the need for social change
  • They reflect the play's moral message