An Inspector Calls Flashcards

1
Q

The time of year and what year

A

It is an evening in spring, 1912

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2
Q

What shows that they have a big house and hare wealthy

A
  1. The dining room is of a fairly large suburban house
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3
Q

Its a house not a home

Meaning its not a very inviting home

A
  1. not cosy and homelike.
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4
Q

To show that change is coming and when he comes in to the room, and before he comes everyone is comfortable

A
  1. The lighting should be pink and intimate until the INSPECTOR arrives and then it should be
    brighter and harder.
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5
Q

Where they are seated

It shows the importance in the classes

A
  1. Arthur Birling at one end, his wife at the other, Eric downstage and Sheila and Gerald seated
    upstage.
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6
Q

Edna is doing her job

And cleaning up after the rich

A
  1. EDNA, the parlourmaid, is just clearing the table,
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7
Q

What suggests they are celebrating and is a sign of wealth and happiness

A
  1. champagne glasses
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