The Inspector Flashcards
1
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First impressions of Inspector
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Initially introduced as ordinary police inspector. Supernatrual nature becomes apparent as play progresses, as homophone of Goole sounding unsettlingly similar to ‘ghoul’ suggests
2
Q
Characteristics of Inspector
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- omniscient (all-knowing)
- moral force of good
- inflicts responsibility
- authoritive
3
Q
Key quotes of the Inspector
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Impression of “massiveness, solidity and purposefulness”
“We are members of one body”
“A plain darkish suit” - modesty, uninterested in attracting attention to himself, antithesis of Birling
“He knows” (-Sheila) - omniscience
