“In what ways are the formulaic conventions of The Real Inspector Hound used to satirize aspects of theatre and modern life?” The so-called ‘formulaic conventions’ of ‘The Real Inspector Hound’ are used not in their original forms‚ but rather altered‚ exaggerated and appropriated to represent Stoppard’s perceived nonsensicality of certain elements of both theatre and life‚ though Stoppard draws a hardly finite line between the two. Stoppard deconstructs the aspects of crime writing‚ and crime theatre
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In ‘Of Mice and Men’ and ‘An Inspector Calls’ both authors indirectly show their beliefs and opinions towards women and the way they are treated by society. In the time both texts were set- 1912 and the 1930’s- women were generally seen as a lesser class than men and due to their sexuality‚ they were not treated fairly. Steinbeck and Priestley show this at many points in their texts. Both Eva Smith and Curley’s wife are victims of their class as Eva is victimised by each member of the Birling Family
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It was around 8:00‚ half an hour after the crime had been taken place. D.I. Grouse came to the mansion out of his Corvette. He stood on the doorstep waiting for someone to answer the door. The butler opened the door and said‚ “Oh come on in‚ Inspector!” the butler muttered to himself. The butler guided him through the mansion and came to an extravagant living room. This was where the crime took place. The safe was intact and left open‚ but there were shards of small glass all over the floor
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How does Eric change throughout ‘An inspector calls’. How does the writer present the change? In Edwardian Britain‚ social status was measured by material wealth‚ etiquette and moral responsibility. The play is sat in an industrial town‚ which centres around the jobs of the main characters. An Inspector calls starts off with the family celebration of an engagement between two social classes‚ the inspector then calls to interrogate the family about their ignorance and selfishness in contributing
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The poem The Ballad of Calvary Street’ by James Baxter‚ the film American Beauty’ (directed by Sam Mendes and released in 1999)‚ and the play An Inspector Calls’ written by J.B. Priestley and performed at Circa Theatre in 2005‚ are all texts that share a similar theme. Although these three texts are different in terms of authorship and the medium through which the significant messages are communicated‚ what the texts do have in common is that they all convey ideas about how facades and superficial
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J.B Priestley is someone who has seen enough of the world to make his own judgments. Therefore he has written this play "An Inspector Calls" to get these views of his across to the rest of the audience. He believes in socialism and doesn’t support the view of capitalism. He tries to promote socialism and show capitalism as an act of egotism. The two main views of society he has portrayed and contrasted capitalists and socialist. We know this through characters of the book to begin with I will look
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Inspector Goole was introduced in Act One‚ when he had unexpectedly turned up at the house of the Birling family‚ intending to gather information regarding the death of a young pregnant women‚ Eva Smith. Throughout the play‚ J.B Priestley uses a variety and range of techniques to present the Inspector into the play‚ as well as stage directions and mannerisms. This essay will provide an insight into these techniques. My first point of interest focuses on the image that the Inspector creates
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Smartphones can do a lot of things these days. They give us turn-by-turn driving directions‚ show us the best places to eat nearby‚ check us in for a flight‚ and entertain us while we’re waiting in line. But can we use them to turn on our TV or lower the volume on our stereo? The short answer: Yes. You’ll need to download an app and purchase a few pieces of equipment‚ but using your phone as a universal remote is no longer a tech dream. TVs‚ DVD players‚ cable boxes and stereos use an infrared (IR)
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that took place at the Centralia No 5 mines located in the state of Illinois. The explosion was caused by highly explosive coal dust that was ignited by an explosive charge. During that time‚ Driscoll Scanlan was one of l6 Illinois state mine inspectors‚ appointed by Governor Green. He was given the responsibility of policing the mines as well as the operators. Additionally‚ it was his duty to make sure that the company’s was in compliance with state mining laws and following safety regulations
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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 wants the audience to see Birlings inflated opinion of himself and show Birling is the opposite of Priestlys moral. Birling especially expresses his self-righteousness to the Inspector when he says ‘I don’t see that it’s any concern of yours how I choose to run my business’
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