story/characters
why was Eva Smith fired from Milwards
Sheila was jealous
In Act 1, Mr Birling says "The Germans don't want war. Nobody wants war" this is an example of what technique
Dramatic irony
Who is the author of inspector calls
J.B. Priestly
What ideology or economic philosophy does Mr.Birling believe in?
Capitalism
How does Sheila feel towards the death of Eva Smith
responsible and regrets her decision
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something that the characters don't
What economic philosophy or ideology does Priestley belive in?
Socialism
How is social status presented in An Inspector calls
Priestley presents the upper class (the Birlings) as having a lot of power specifically over the lower class
What began the 'chain of events' that lead to Eva Smiths suicide
She was discharged from her work by Mr Birling
What are the roles of stage directions
Describe what and how an actor or character is doing something
When is the play set?
1912
What is the meaning of Socialism?
A political and economic idea that production and distribution is equally shared out by and to the communiy
Why did Eric Birling make love with Daisy Renton during the first time they met
Eric used Daisy as an end to a drunk evening
in act 1 what does the "pink and intimate" lighting represent
a cheery and positive environment or mood as Sheila is getting engaged
When An Inspector Calls was written what was going on with Britain's voting rights
Women were recently given the right to vote
How is Mr Birling described in stage directions?
A heavy-looking, rather portentous man in his middle fifties
What is Priestley trying to convey when the lighting switches from "pink and intimate" to "brighter and harder".
a change in the mood or atmosphere from a comfortable friendly mood to a mood that doesn't feel as safe.
What was the social state of Britain during 1912
Women had no voting rights, big differences between the high and low class and most people belived in capitalism.
What is the message of Inspector Goole before he leaves
"We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other." or we all have responsibility for each other regardless of class