"The lighting should be pink and intimate until the Inspector arrives, and then it should be brighter and harder" Introduction.
symbolises how the Birlings live their lives
"Pink," suggests a luxurious comfortable lifestyle. This changes when the Inspector's arrival changes the lighting to "brighter", foreshadowing his intention on shining a light on their truths
"imitate" associations with a close knit family. Inspector then exposes this with a "harder light"
