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    An inspector calls was written by J.B.Priestly‚ Priestley presents the character of the inspector as a defense of socialism as Priestley was a defensor of the socialist party. The play was set in 1912 which is also linked with 1945 as it is about the same century. the play transmits a lot of political and social messages as Priestley believed in socialism and used his plays to convince people of his way of thinking. The play is about a family who are in a lunch room celebrating their daughter’s engagement

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    How is Gerald presented in the Beginning of the play? At character level‚ Gerald is presented as a wealthy‚ respectable man although this interpretation changes as the play goes on. We see Gerald’s behaviour change drastically as the truth is revealed about his relationship with Eva smith (Daisy Renton)‚ he begins to break down and tries to justify his actions which splits the audience’s views on him as he may be seen in a negative way by some. Initially‚ Gerald comes across as a kind hearted

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    How Does Priestly Present Birling in Acts 1 and 2? In Act One Birling is presented as very smug and egotistical when Priestly uses the stage directions ‘confidently’ and ‘laughs complacently’. These show Birling is not afraid to show his importance and status. It also shows his arrogant nature that emphasises he wants to dominate the situation‚ yet when the inspector arrives he loses his authority. ‘Complacently’ shows he thinks other people with a lower status are stupid and unimportant. Priestly

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    What is the importance of Sheila in the play‚ ’An Inspector Calls’? ’An Inspector Calls’ written by J.B. Priestly in 1945‚ revolves around the investigation of a working-class girl who committed suicide due to the society. In this play Priestly uses each character to represent an important message to deliver to the audience‚ mostly about the theme of responsibility. Priestly uses the young Sheila Birling‚ a carefree lady‚ to drive the play forward. Her importance shows the audience the need for

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    Inspector Goole is More than a Staging Device in An Inspector Calls Staging devices such as lighting‚ narration‚ dance sequences‚ sound effects‚ stage props and music are intended to serve a specific purpose in a play. A staging device is usually intended to enhance the play’s central message or to create the desired mood and atmosphere. In An Inspector CallsInspector Goole’s role is central to the play’s message of social responsibility. It is through the Inspector’s meetings with the

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    Harman talked about how she think the house is haunted which Williams thinks is crazy talk because he doesn’t believe in such things. “Things have been dropping which I know isn’t not to weird‚ things have been opening‚ and lately Evie has been doing weird things.” “ok since

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    English homework An inspector calls 1) Find 3 quotations that show how characters change from Victorian to modern mortality “What an expression Shelia! Really the things you girls pick up these days!” “I think Shelia and I had better go into the drawing-room and leave you men” “Why the devil do you want to go upsetting the child like that?” 2) How would a modern day audience have responded to the characters/ the play? A modern day audience would be very shocked by the characters behaviour

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    the first war. This was a very difficult time for England. It was a period when there were many strikes‚ food shortages and great political tension. By 1945 Europe was in ruins and two cities of Japan were destroyed by atomic bombs. During the war‚ the blitz and the evacuation of city children into the country meant that a lot of people were thrown or forced together. As a result‚ they learned about each other and felt responsible for each other as individuals and as a country. This play has a moral

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    and speaks in a childish manner. However she is the only one to accept immediate responsibility for her role in Eva Smith’s death‚ making her most probably the furthermost sympathetic character throughout the play. She is horrified by her own part in Eva’s death; she feels full of guilt for her jealous actions and blames herself and she is genuinely remorseful for her actions. She is very perceptive towards the inspector‚ first to wonder who he really is‚ realising he already knows much of what he is

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    How is Eric explored throughout An Inspector Calls? Eric is introduced in the play as a young man still figuring out his path in life. The start of the play states he is ‘half shy’ displaying nervousness and implying that he lacks of confidence. However it is also stated that he is ‘half assertive’‚ depicting whenever he feels passionate about something he can express his opinions. His starting words serve comically. The audience can develop an idea of how he typically acts‚ due to him not behaving

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