edna Flashcards
what does edna represent?
the mistreatment of the working class
what is the most significant edna does
she announces the arrival of the inspector
‘an inspectors called’
also changes the lighting
why is it significant what edna does when the inspector arrives
the working class delivering the lesson
how do the billings act towards edna?
they treat her impolitely and expect their orders to be followed immediately.
billings successes are never shared with edna
no one speaks up for her
what are ends jobs in the play?
- pour port
- serve food
- answer door
why are the jobs edna is told to do significant?
they don’t require special skills therefore could have been done by the billings easily
how would the 1945 audience view the billings having a maid?
old fashioned and outdated.
what does priestly want us to consider from edna
that even when the poor are paid they are still trapped and exploited
quote showing how mr b talks towards edna
‘show him in here. Give us some more light’
imperatives show he expects orders to be followed immediately
