An Inspector Calls characters Flashcards
what is Mr Birling’s first name?
Arthur.
who is the Maid that works at the Birling’s called?
Edna.
what character is Sheila Birling’s partner?
Gerald Croft.
who stole money of Mr Birling?
Eric Birling.
Who found Eva Smith at the Palace Bar and took her in?
Gerald Croft.
Which character said to the Inspector “i was in a state where a chap could easily turn nasty”?
Eric Birling.
what surname did EVA Smith use when she went for help?
Birling.
Which 2 characters realized what their actions done at the end of the play ?
Sheila and Eric birling.
where is the whole play set?
In the Birlings house.
what was the shop that Eva worked at called?
Millwards.
what town was the play set in?
Brumley.
Why does Priestley use imagery about Eva’s death?
So the Audience get a picture put in there head of how horrific Eva’s death was.
Why does he put cliffhangers at the end of all 2 acts?
So the Audience wants to know what happens next and to add tension and drama to the scenes.
who says “One Eva Smith has gone - but there are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us, with their lives, their hopes and fears, their suffering and chance of happiness, all intertwined with our lives, and what we think and say and do.”
the inspector says this in his final speech just before he leaves the birlings house.
what technique is used in mr birling’s speech talking about the titanic. “unsinkable absolutely unsinkable”
dramatic irony is used because the audience knows that the titanic did sink but he does not know that it will sink.
