An Inspector Calls Flashcards
1
Q
The time of year and what year
A
It is an evening in spring, 1912
2
Q
What shows that they have a big house and hare wealthy
A
- The dining room is of a fairly large suburban house
3
Q
Its a house not a home
Meaning its not a very inviting home
A
- not cosy and homelike.
4
Q
To show that change is coming and when he comes in to the room, and before he comes everyone is comfortable
A
- The lighting should be pink and intimate until the INSPECTOR arrives and then it should be
brighter and harder.
5
Q
Where they are seated
It shows the importance in the classes
A
- Arthur Birling at one end, his wife at the other, Eric downstage and Sheila and Gerald seated
upstage.
6
Q
Edna is doing her job
And cleaning up after the rich
A
- EDNA, the parlourmaid, is just clearing the table,
7
Q
What suggests they are celebrating and is a sign of wealth and happiness
A
- champagne glasses