Inspector Goole Analysis Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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“It’s better to ask for the Earth than to take it”
A
A subtle criticism from the Inspector placed towards Capitalists and how they treat others and run a business
2
Q
“If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and in blood and in anguish”
A
The inspector uses a conditional sentence to foreshadow the war that will be coming. The syndetic listing creates a blunt, sharp tone where the didactic message of Priestley is conveyed to both the characters and the audience
3
Q
“We are members of one body”
A
The Inspector uses this metaphor as a means by which he can convey his hopes for socialist ideals - everyone working together to look after each other
