possibility of a consequence if something goes wrong. “An inspector calls”‚ a play written by J.B. Priestley‚ talks about an Inspector name is Goole who interrupts the engagement party of Gerald and Sheila because a woman named Eva Smith has died. In the end‚ he reveals all the characters have something to do with Eva’s death. However‚ only Sheila and Eric‚ the younger characters‚ feel responsible by the end. In the play‚ “An inspector calls”‚ Priestley promotes the need of responsibility in society
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? ’An Inspector Calls’ is a play written by J.B. Priestley‚ and was set in 1912‚ but was first written and performed in 1945. In the play‚ a girl commits suicide‚ and an inspector arrives to interview the Birlings - a very rich family - who seem to be involved in the crime. Inspector Goole interrupts their happy‚ celebrative dinner to prove to them that they were collectively responsible for the death of Eva Smith. He contributes to the play in a wide range of areas; playing different roles‚ exploring
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‘An Inspector Calls’ is a play set in1912. However it was written by J.B Priestley in 1945 and set in Brumley. As he lived through both wars he could see what had actually happened in the time the play was set. J.B Priestley uses the characters to express his views on the issue of social responsibility‚ morality and about class divisions with many themes including greed‚ regret‚ guilt and blame. ’’An Inspector Calls’’ is about the Birling family who are quite wealthy. They are celebrating their
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?Inspector Calls. The story of an inspector calls is set in 1912‚ although it was written in 1945; it is set the seemingly respectable town of Brumley. Living on the edge of the town is the Birling family; this consists of Mr Birling‚ Mrs Birling‚ Sheila Birling and Eric birling. At the beginning of the play the family is having a small meal to celebrate the engagement of Gerald Croft and Sheila‚ The Story starts as the Birling family is having a meal when unexpectedly an inspector rings at
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St Patricks College 2013 ‘An Inspector Calls’ Ms. Galvin Lindsay Kotmel Classical Literature Major – Due 01/05/2013 AN INSPECTOR CALLS BY J.B PRIESTLEY Good Evening Reading Group‚ I am Lindsay Kotmel and welcome to a seminar on ‘An Inspector Calls’ inclusion within the western canon. Some institutions such as schools‚ religion and the media determine what is considered ‘truth’ and ‘knowledge’ on a variety of issues‚ theories and concepts within society. Thus constructions arrived from culture
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A CRITICAL ESSAY ON THE PLAY “AN INSPECTOR CALLS” BY J. B. PRIESTLY The play‚ “An Inspector Calls” by J. B. Priestly deals with the underlying themes of social responsibility and moral conscience. It tells of how a wealthy‚ middle class family’s actions affect the life of a young‚ working class woman‚ Eva Smith‚ eventually resulting in her suicide. The play shows how every person plays a part in the community‚ and how selfish actions can lead to the death of an innocent person. These themes are
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Notes on ‘An Inspector calls’ Arthur Birling – is happy because his daughter is marrying Gerald because his family owns a big company and Birling wants to be part of the upper class and he also wants to bring the two companies together after the marrige. ~Film was set in 1912. ~before the war ~In 1946 it was written and performed “War” “Fiddlesticks” – Mr B is wrong about war and is foolish‚ he doesn’t let his son or anyone else talk. “Titanic” “Unsinkable” – It is almost comical
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An Inspector Calls‚ J.B Priestley: “Who is Inspector Goole and what is his role in the play?” Priestley creates a rather particular ‘character’ that interrogates each member of a more or less banal family in the beginning of the 20th century. It is in the very last lines of the novel that the reader becomes aware of the fact that Inspector Goole defies all rules of rationality and possible normality. Though this theme is maintained throughout the story‚ the author presents a moral when we understand
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Year 11 English Literature Revision - An Inspector Calls *Read the play again carefully *Complete the activities at the back of the book *Do detailed plans of some of the essay questions *Memorise (short) key quotes you can use in the exam *Mind map characters and themes Top tips Check how many marks are available for each question Read the question carefully – What‚ where focus How questions – comment on language Imagine tasks – you must use language that shows the character and reflect the character’s
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Milward’s again- I noticed even this afternoon- I suppose some of them remember. I can remember that very night when the inspector came to our home‚ inspector Goole. He seemed a bit curious at first and said we had killed this girl Eva Smith. I didn’t really recognise the girl or heard her name before. I was shocked to know farther had something to do with this. Inspector Goole then came over to me curiously as he thought I was involved. I looked at the photograph; I just noticed I knew this girl
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