The Inspector Flashcards
(5 cards)
The Inspector’s core message — Priestley’s call for social responsibility and collective care.
We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other.”
A blunt summary of the Birlings’ shared guilt — forces them (and the audience) to face their actions.
Each of you helped to kill her. Remember that. Never forget it.”
Eva Smith is symbolic — represents all exploited and forgotten working-class people.
One Eva Smith has gone – but there are millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths…”
A powerful criticism of greed and entitlement — supports the rights of workers and the poor.
It’s better to ask for the Earth than to take it.”