An Inspector Calls 2

How does Priestley use dramatic irony to criticise capitalism at the beginning of the play?

• Priestley sets the tone through the stage directions.

• Priestley has Mr. Birling delivery a soliloquy, expressing his views.

• Priestley uses Mr. Birling as his ‘puppet’, making him say things the audience know to be untrue.

• Priestley portrays Sheila as immature and naïve.

Fill in the blank:

"But these girls aren’t’ _____ _____, they’re people."

Who says the previous quote?

• Edna

• Gerald

• Eric

• Sheila

What does the term ‘penitent’ mean?

• Feeling no remorse for bad decisions.

• Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.

• Being rude to somebody.

• Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

"Actions have consequences, not just for yourself but for others too."

Which of Priestley's ideas does this relate to?

• Duel-Self

• Cause and Effect

• Morality v Legality

• The Supernatural

What does Mrs. Birling expect Sheila to do at the beginning of the play?

• Conform to the traditional role/expectations of women during the Edwardian era.

• Help Edna to wash up the dishes.

• Get a little 'squiffy' with Eric.

• Take over her place on the local women's charity.

What happens to the relationship between Mrs Birling and Sheila as the play develops.

• They vow to never speak to each other again.

• They become closer due to a shared hatred of Eva.

• They become increasingly distant from each other.

• They realise they are extremely similar and are comforted by this.

Who said it?

"No, he’s giving us the rope – so that we’ll hang ourselves."

• Eric

• Sheila

• Gerald

• Eva

What big ideas does the previous quote link to?

Choose two.

• The Supernatural

• Social Responsibility

• Morality v Legality

• Time

Fill in the blank:

"I was _____for her… I didn’t ask for anything in return."