an inspector calls

• why was the play set in 1912?

  Preistly makes use of dramatic irony - where the audience knows what has happened but the characters in the play do not
• Preistly makes reference to ww1 to warn mankind of what will happen if we dont change and when people stop caring for eachother and instead seek personal power
• Priestly uses symbolism throughout the play, such as the clock which represents time running out and the bell which is rung at the end of act one to signify that Eva's death cannot be ignored any longer.
• The Inspector is Priestley’s mouthpiece; he speaks directly to the audience about social issues and how they can be resolved through collective responsibility.
• the play shows us that it is our duty to look after those who are less fortunate than ourselves and that this is something that needs to be done collectively rather than individually
• The Inspector is Priestley’s mouthpiece; he speaks on behalf of the author and delivers his message about social responsibility and morality.
• the inspector is a character who embodies the values of the working class and acts as a moral compass for the other characters in the play
• the inspector is a symbolic figure who embodies the idea of conscience and moral duty
• Mr Birling is a wealthy businessman who prioritizes his own success over the well-being of others and initially denies any involvement in Eva Smith’s death
• Eva Smith is a representation of all working class women who were exploited by their employers during the early twentieth century
• Birling is representative of the capitalist system and his actions show how the upper classes have been able to get away with treating the lower classes poorly due to their wealth and status
• Sheila Birling is a representation of the younger generation who are more aware of the problems facing society today and want to make changes
• Sheila is Priestley’s representation of the younger generation and their desire for equality and justice.
• Gerald Croft is Priestley’s representation of the selfishness and greed of the upper classes.
• Priestly uses dramatic irony throughout the play, where the audience knows more than the characters do, to highlight the hypocrisy and ignorance of the characters
• Sheila is Mr Birling's daughter, who has a strong sense of morality but struggles with her father's influence and societal expectations
• The play explores themes such as social inequality, class prejudice, and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions.