Inspector Calls

Question 1

Sheila; Yes, go on Mummy

Answer 1

Shows that Sheila still has a child-like behaviour when speaking to Mrs Birling

Question 2

Birling; It’s a pity Sir George and - er - Lady Croft can’t be with us

Answer 2

Birling forgets her name because she isn’t involved with business

Question 3

Birling; For lower costs and higher prices

Answer 3

This is an early indication of the capitalist attitude of the Birlings (especially Mr B)

Question 4

Birling; The Germans don’t want war. Nobody wants war

Answer 4

This is significant because the play is set in 1912 (two years before WW1) which signifies the obnoxious and hypocritical nature of Mr Birling’s attitude

Question 5

Door bell rings

Answer 5

The bell interrupts Mr Birling and the Inspector arrives. Sequence repeated at the end. Shows that events will continue to repeat until the upper class men and women (Mr and Mrs B) learn their lesson