An Inspector Calls When we are first introduced to Inspector Goole, he gives us the impression of being a very imposing figure. We can see this with one of his first stage directions “(cutting through, massively)”. Not only does the inspector permit himself to interrupt Mr. Birling, who is an important figure in society, but also does so massively. By using this adverb, J.B. Priestley creates an overpowering, imposing, and important image of the inspector, also emphasizing the power that the inspector
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Priestley initially introduces Sheila Birling as ‘a pretty girl’ although she’s in her early twenties. These early descriptions suggest immaturity; the fact that she is in her early twenties yet is still referred to as a girl. At the beginning of the book, she is presented as shallow and naïve. This allows for the audience to make premature judgements. However, this naivety and immaturity isn’t apparent at the end of the play. Sheila matures over the course of the play and her change is much more
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In what ways are the characters of Sheila and Eric important in the play? The characters of Sheila and Eric are important in the play as; Priestley introduces them to be coming from a trouble-free, spoiled and wealthy family background where there are no problems, although later we find out that this is not the case. Firstly, they are important since, they represent the younger generation who are open to change and equality. They are open to new ideas as well as, improvements. The evidence for
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Inspector Goole has an incredibly important role in ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J.B. Priestly. He is a persistent person with a strong character which allows him to take control of all of the actions of the other characters and the development of the play. Firstly, the Inspector is clearly important because his name is in the title. ‘An Inspector Calls’. Only the most important of character have their names in the title of the play. Priestly wishes to convey the importance of the Inspector before the
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An Inspector Calls - Key Scene/Turning Point/ Theme A major theme in the play ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J. B. Priestley is that of responsibility. The author’s message in the play is that society is interdependent and that we are each responsible for the welfare of all its members. He develops this theme through the experiences of the family of a wealthy, influential and ambitious industrialist, Arthur Birling. To understand the significance of the key scene and its relationship to the theme
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help, Eric replies that he’s not the “kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble.” The Inspector leadingly asks Eric if the girl found out that his money had been stolen, and Eric says that she had and that she refused to see him afterward, but then he asks how the Inspector had known that. Eric turns to his mother to blame her for the girl’s suicide and begins to threaten her. The Inspector states that he does not need to know any more, and reminds the family that each member is responsible
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'Inspector Goole is little more than a staging device to explore the sins of the major characters.' Discuss the role of the Inspector in the play. Is he more than just a staging device? Below is a possible answer to this question. It is not a model answer, and has several things wrong with it, but it would achieve a grade A if it was entered as a piece of English literature coursework. Read through the answer and see if you can understand why it should gain an A. Here are the criteria it needs
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Explain how the character of Sheila Birling is changed by the Inspector’s visit. (400 words) Written in 1945, An Inspector calls was set to be in 1912 by J.B Priestly who was born in 1894. J.B Priestly wanted to show people how life was like when class divisions looked down on each other and how politics played a big role in the society. In Act I, Sheila Birling was celebrating her engagement to Gerald Croft over a dinner with her family. She was portrayed as a young and attractive pretty
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I am going to be exploring the role and function of the inspector in “An Inspector Calls“. I am going to break down his role in the play, explore his effects on the other characters and analyse his stage presence and also show his intention in coming to the Birling household. I am also going to express whether I think, in the play, the inspector is supposed to be a real person or something other. When exploring the effects that the inspector has on the other characters I will describe the characters
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Describe the importance of Sheila's role in the play An inspector calls. Extracts from this document... Introduction Describe the importance of Sheila's role in the play.-Michael Rowell At the beginning Sheila was not one of the main characters as Birling takes centre stage. Setting on the play seemed revolved around the characters. The older furniture in the living room matched the aging and upper class type that is Birling. During the play Sheila is the only concerned and totally serious character
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