inspector calls aqa Flashcards
(42 cards)
Who is the author of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
J.B. Priestley
In what year was ‘An Inspector Calls’ first performed?
1945
What is the setting of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
The Birling family home in Brumley, England
True or False: The play is set in the early 20th century.
True
What social issues does ‘An Inspector Calls’ address?
Class, social responsibility, and morality
Who is the inspector that visits the Birlings?
Inspector Goole
Fill in the blank: The Birlings are a wealthy ______ family.
industrial
Which character is described as a ‘hard-headed business man’?
Arthur Birling
What is the relationship between Sheila Birling and Gerald Croft?
They are engaged to be married.
True or False: Eva Smith is a central character in the play.
True
What does the inspector reveal about each character?
Their connections and responsibilities to Eva Smith.
Which character changes the most throughout the play?
Sheila Birling
What does Arthur Birling represent in the play?
Capitalism and self-interest
True or False: The play ends with a clear resolution.
False
What is the significance of the inspector’s final speech?
It emphasizes social responsibility and collective guilt.
Fill in the blank: The play is structured as a ______.
mystery
What is the main theme of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Social responsibility
Who is the last character to speak in the play?
Sheila Birling
What does the character of Eric Birling symbolize?
The consequences of privilege and irresponsibility
True or False: The inspector is a real police inspector.
False
What event triggers the inspector’s visit?
The suicide of Eva Smith
How does Gerald Croft initially react to the inspector’s questioning?
He tries to protect himself and deflect blame.
What does the play suggest about the impact of individual actions on society?
Every action has consequences for the wider community.
Fill in the blank: The character of Sybil Birling represents ______.
the upper-class moral hypocrisy
