AIC - Responsibility

Question 1

“We are members of one body.”

Answer 1

• This captures Priestley’s central message about social responsibility
• His words challenges the audience to recognise their duty to one anther
• This may impact the post-war audience where they all faced the same troubles

Question 2

Analyse “There are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths”

Answer 2

• Inspector refers to the whole of the working class when he says “millions and milliions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths”
• This statement serves as a powerful call to action
• The urgency and scale of the message emphasises the need for empathy

Question 3

“I behaved badly too”

Answer 3

• This shows her recognition of her faults
• Sheila’s acceptance shows her moral awakening
• Her character development shows that accepting responsibility is important for personal growth