Inspector Goole Is More Than A Staging Device In An Inspector Calls
Inspector Goole is More than a Staging Device in An Inspector Calls
Staging devices such as lighting, narration, dance sequences, sound effects, stage props and music are intended to serve a specific purpose in a play. A staging device is usually intended to enhance the play's central message or to create the desired mood and atmosphere. In An Inspector Calls, Inspector Goole's role is central to the play's message of social responsibility. It is through the Inspector's meetings with the Birling family and Gerald Croft that each character is made aware of his or her selfish and uncaring attitude towards the less fortunate in society. In this sense, Inspector Goole is a staging device but he exceeds the expectations of such a role and it would be unfair to call him 'just' a staging device.
Before the Inspector arrives at the Birling home we meet the family celebrating Mr Gerald Croft's engagement to Sheila Birling. Mr Birling is an industrialist and the people at his table represent the wealthy upper class, whose speech and actions reflect the arrogance and prejudice of such families. Mrs Birling's reproach to her husband for having paid the cook a compliment for the fine meal, [Arthur, you're not supposed …show more content…
Whilst Mr and Mrs Birling respond negatively to the Inspector's message of common responsibility, our faith is restored by the children's positive attitudes. Eric and Sheila symbolise hope for the future. The fact that they remorsefully admit to sinning against Eva Smith suggests that they (and the future generation of adults) will make a conscious effort at improving human relations. Unlike their parents, who are bent on only creating and sustaining material wealth, they will endeavour to create and sustain spiritual, meaningful social relationships by fulfilling their moral obligations towards their fellow men - especially those oppressed and desperate people such as Eva
Staging devices such as lighting, narration, dance sequences, sound effects, stage props and music are intended to serve a specific purpose in a play. A staging device is usually intended to enhance the play's central message or to create the desired mood and atmosphere. In An Inspector Calls, Inspector Goole's role is central to the play's message of social responsibility. It is through the Inspector's meetings with the Birling family and Gerald Croft that each character is made aware of his or her selfish and uncaring attitude towards the less fortunate in society. In this sense, Inspector Goole is a staging device but he exceeds the expectations of such a role and it would be unfair to call him 'just' a staging device.
Before the Inspector arrives at the Birling home we meet the family celebrating Mr Gerald Croft's engagement to Sheila Birling. Mr Birling is an industrialist and the people at his table represent the wealthy upper class, whose speech and actions reflect the arrogance and prejudice of such families. Mrs Birling's reproach to her husband for having paid the cook a compliment for the fine meal, [Arthur, you're not supposed …show more content…
Whilst Mr and Mrs Birling respond negatively to the Inspector's message of common responsibility, our faith is restored by the children's positive attitudes. Eric and Sheila symbolise hope for the future. The fact that they remorsefully admit to sinning against Eva Smith suggests that they (and the future generation of adults) will make a conscious effort at improving human relations. Unlike their parents, who are bent on only creating and sustaining material wealth, they will endeavour to create and sustain spiritual, meaningful social relationships by fulfilling their moral obligations towards their fellow men - especially those oppressed and desperate people such as Eva