An Inspecter Calls

Question 1

Which views does Priestley’s play represent

Answer 1

Capitalism and socialism

Question 2

What Era is that play set in?

Answer 2

Edwardian Era

Question 3

In 1912 Britain was at the height of Edwardian society, what was it know as?

Answer 3

“Golden age”

Question 4

What technique does Priestley use by setting the play in the past?

Answer 4

Dramatic irony- where the audience know what has happened but the characters in the play dont

Question 5

What kind of things were happening in the early 20th century

Answer 5

-society becoming more equal
-an increase in number of strikes
-women becoming more demanding of equality (suffragettes became militant during this time)
-after the time of the play was set there was a economic depression (not helped by the cost of war)
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Question 6

What is the effect of Priestley referencing WW1-1914-1918

Answer 6

It shows that mankind needs to change and it also reminds the audience what happened when people stop caring for each other and instead seek personal power

Question 7

Capatalist-
Socialist-

Answer 7

Capitalist- motivated to benefit yiurself
Socialist- motivated to benefit everyone

Question 8

Information on 1912

Answer 8

-Country is benefiting from new technology
-rigid class system
-strong social division
-women are subservient and financially depend on men

Question 9

Information 1946

Answer 9

-2 world wars have taken place
-class system was less rigid
-women could now vote
-politics were more socialist (collective responsibility)