inspector calls Flashcards
(25 cards)
Who is the author of the play ‘An Inspector Calls’?
J.B. Priestley
What year was ‘An Inspector Calls’ first performed in London?
1946
What is the setting of the play ‘An Inspector Calls’?
A wealthy family’s home in 1912
Who is the inspector in the play ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Inspector Goole
What is the main theme of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Social responsibility
What is the name of the family in the play ‘An Inspector Calls’?
The Birlings
What is the name of the girl who died in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Eva Smith
How does the inspector reveal the family’s secrets in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Through questioning and investigation
What is the final twist in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
The inspector may not have been real
What does the inspector symbolize in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Conscience or social justice
What class is the Birling family in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Upper class
What is the inspector’s final message to the Birlings in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
We are all responsible for each other
Who among the Birlings is the most affected by the inspector’s visit in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Sheila Birling
What does the inspector’s visit ultimately lead to in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
The exposure of the family’s secrets and guilt
What is the role of the younger generation in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
To learn from the mistakes of the older generation
What is the relationship between Gerald and Sheila in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Engaged to be married
What does Mr. Birling represent in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Capitalism and self-interest
What does Mrs. Birling represent in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Class prejudice and hypocrisy
What is the significance of the play’s ending in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Leaves the audience questioning their own actions and responsibilities
How does the play ‘An Inspector Calls’ critique Edwardian society?
By exposing the selfishness and lack of empathy of the upper class
What is the genre of the play ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Drama
What is the role of Eva Smith in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
To highlight the consequences of social injustice
What do the characters learn from the inspector in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
The importance of social responsibility and empathy
What is the significance of the inspector’s departure in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Leaves the family to face the consequences of their actions
