Age

• This theme is represented in the play through the younger and older generations having different moral compasses
• the older generations such as Mr and Mrs Birling are seen as being less responsible for their actions and show no signs of guilt, sadness or remourse for their actions
• the younger generations such as Eric and Sheila are presented as showing more interest in the society around them and they want to not just leave this situation without changing so they seem to want to change their actions and take responsibility for it