An Inspector Calls Flashcards
(70 cards)
Who confesses to having Eva fired form her job and feels guilty during the inspector’s questioning ?
Sheila Birling
Who acknowledges having an affair with Eva and expresses guilt when questioned?
Gerald Croft
What does the family discover about the inspector’s identity after he leaves ?
He is not a real police officer
What important information is revealed in a final phone call regarding a suicide and the imminent arrival of a police officer?
A young women had committed suicide, and a real police inspector is in the way
Who admits the firing Eva from his factory but denies responsibility when questioned?
Arthur Birling
How do Gerald, Sybil and Arthur react to the inspector’s visit, and how are they criticised by Eric and Sheila ?
They dismiss it; Eric and Sheila criticise them for not taking responsibility for
What is the name Eva Smith uses when she visits the charity organisation for help ?
Mrs Birling
(Apparently Daisy Renton ???)
Who takes responsibility for getting Eva pregnant and blames his mother for the tragedy during the interrogation?
Eric Birling
Who denies responsibility for refusing to help Eva and shifts blame onto the man who got her pregnant?
Sybil Birling
What interrupts the Birling’s celebrations of Sheila and Gerald’s engagement?
The arrival of inspector Goole
Why is Mrs Birling so dismissive and disinterested
She feels superior to the poor
Who represents Priestleys views on stage as a spokesperson for his social beliefs ?
Inspector goole
Why does the inspector criticise the birlings view of the working class
He says they’re selfish and irresponsible
What was Presley’s stance on social and economic issues particularly concerning the working class
He supported social equality and workers rights
How does Priestley use Gerald’s character to criticise the upper class
He misuses his power over Eva
In 1912 what did people have to rely on if they fell ill or became unemployed
Charity
What does Priestley demonstrate about the consequences of not taking responsibility through the characters actions?
The harm caused by selfishness and lack of responsibility
How does mr Birling view responsibly
Only for himself and his family
What do Sheila and Eric represent
The hope for social change
What does Priestley focus on regarding class differences in his play
Class inequality and its impact
What does Mrs Birling reaction to Eva reveal about her class attitudes
She looks down on Eva
How does Shelia’s view of Eva change
She becomes guilty and responsible
How does the inspector reflect Presley’s views
He promotes social responsibility
What does Priestley hope is 1945 audience will fell when the inspector questions the characters
Reflects on their own responsibility
