inspector calls Flashcards

Question

how is the name Eva used by Priestley to show significance

Answer 1

Eva can be represented as a biblical image, of who we all descended from

Answer 2

common surname, showing Eva smith represents all women 'there are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smith's' This show's the audience should not be feeling sorry for this one unique woman, instead all of the working class women

Answer 3

A Daisy - a pretty cheap flower, symbolises how she was judged largely on her physical appearance

Answer 4

Renton can be interpreted by renting something for a period of time, similarly to how Daisy Renton can be interpreted to renting her body through prostitution

Answer 5

uses language to show how women were objectified, physical appearance and beauty regarded as sources of pleasure for men as opposed to equals

Answer 6

Mr Birling - 'a lively looking girl' Inspector - 'she had been pretty, very pretty' Gerald - ' very pretty - soft brown hair & big dark eyes' Sheila - 'very pretty too, with big dark eyes'

Answer 7

represents the lack of power held by working class women in Edwardian times

Answer 8

Eva has to fake marriage when talking to charity as she knows she would be rejected otherwise Eric has sex outside of marriage and steals money but it's the stolen money which is most in the parents reprimand Eric and Mr Birling also admit to sex outside marriage but it's overlooked women and the lower class cannot get away with the same things that men and the upper class get

Answer 9

still refers to 'mummy' and 'daddy' despite being in her early 20's reciprocated idea by parents who refer to sheila as 'child' and 'childish'

Answer 10

Sybil responds to Gerald for Sheilas place Sheila not treated equal by anyone Eric's more immature but isn't treated as much as a child women inferior to men - can be seen as a cause of Eva's death however Sheila less vulnerable due to class

Answer 11

used to reveal the flaws of the upper class and how they exploit the lower class like Eva Smith. Appears to be sorry however at the end of the play reflects Arthur's capitalist view. This shows the upper class are more focused on self interest.

Answer 12

play first played in Moscow - USSR (communist) Gerald's criticism will be supported due to Gerald's privileged appearance confirms communist beliefs about the Lazy wealthy class, living a lazy life of pleasure in expense to the lower class also played in 1946 London, where the audience will be among characters like Gerald and the criticism encourages people to condemn those like Gerald

Answer 13

the affair over the summer brings questions to the audience of why Gerald's married however Gerald is in it for business opportunities which shows Gerald prioritises money and business over love

Answer 14

dismissive of knowing Eva - 'I don't come into this suicide business', this shows Gerald's cold hearted and superior as instead it's others who are responsible. When Daisy Renton is mentioned it makes audience enjoy his discomfort after his smug self-confidence

Answer 15

only describes girls from their appearances. 'dough face and hard eyes', this reveals objectifying women is normal for Gerald. He also describes daisy as having 'Big dark eyes', foreshadowing that he selects women in the bar like items in a shop - rather of thinking of them as people instead thinks of Eva as something he can enjoy

Answer 16

After hearing of Daisy's death he shows genuine remorse makes audience have sympathy for Gerald, behaving in the future with inspectors message of social responsibility

Answer 17

doesn't mind exploiting others for his own self interest 'a man has to make his own way'

Answer 18

capitalism is where business is privately owned for the soul purpose of making profit. To do this owners have to 'keep labour costs down' - one of the causes for Eva's death

Answer 19

'the Germans don't want war' describes war as 'nonsense' describes titanic as 'unsinkable' makes audience believe that because many of his views are wrong, also makes his views on business and employees just as incorrect, devalues Mr Birlings opinions

Answer 20

' if you don't come down sharply on these people, they'd soon be asking for the earth'

Answer 21

Priestley uses this contrast to make a point about socialism and capitalism unlike his children Arthur and Sheila fail to take responsibility - Arthur 'there's every excuse for what your mother and I did' Inspector uses language to positively present Eric and Sheila 'more impressionable' Priestley does this to criticise the older generation who are fixed in their views, whereas children are open to more socialist views

Answer 22

begins the play with several pieces of dramatic irony - negative perception from the audience attitude doesn't change, even at the end of the play - more focused on Eric stealing money than the impregnating of a child and his alcoholism problems

Answer 23

'there'll be a public scandal' ' I've got to cover this up as soon as I can'

Answer 24

'we were having a nice little family celebration. And a nasty mess you've made of it now'