Inspector Calls Flashcards
(15 cards)
Give an example of foreshadowing in a Inspector calls
When Sheila states that Gerald ignored her over the summer and didn’t come near her
Give an example of dramatic irony
When birding talks about how the Titanic is unsinkable and how conservative vs labour will all be forgotten
What is Gerald’s crime
He had lead Daisy Renton into a false sense of security making her feel dependent on him but we know he was just using her for pleasure
What is Sheila crime
Unknowingly Sheila thought that Eva had something rude about her she then confronted her and complained to the manger so she would be fired
Why did Eva smith get fired from Her first job
She wanted to earn more money and went on strike but birding didn’t enjoy this idea so he fired her.
What was Sybil crime
Sybil crime was that when Eva came towards the brumley women’s committee she felt that she was mocking her by having the same last name and lying about why she came towards them so she did anything in her power to stop her from getting any help
What is a polysyndetic list
List broken up by a conjunction
Give an example of polysyndetic list
We are all equal, we are all members of one body, we are all reponsible for each other
What is an aptronym
A aptronym is a name is very appropriate
Give an example of a aptronym
Eva smith Daisy Renton and Inspector Goole
Give an example of symbolism
Inspector Goole entering the birding household symbolises how he has interrupted their lifestyle
What does Eva smith symbolise
She symbolises the true embodiement of women kind
What is Eric crime
Eric while drunk verbally abused her into having pleasure with him and made her pregnant then he gave her stolen money which she didn’t accept and left her
Give 3 examples of themes
Gender, Age and politics
What is the main intent of the play
To show how terrible capitalism truly is and why socialism will always not be a good thing to agree with.
