An inspector Calls Context Flashcards
When was the playset?
1912
What affected his views and writing?
He escaped death many times.
He was badly wounded and gassed.
Being badly wounded and gassed during the war did what?
Influenced his choice of setting for An Inspector Calls.
Why did Priestly set AIC in 1912?
Because that era represented the opposite of what people were hoping for in 1945.
What was Priestly’s concern?
Rich and Poor. Equal pay. Capitalist and socialist. The classes. Women's rights
what did women do during the early 20th century?
increase the number of strikes
becoming more demanding of equality
what were the expectations of women
stay home, cook and look after children while men went to work
what was Capitalism
an economic system that is based on the private ownership of industry
problems with capitalism
no social mobility
leads to exploitation
richer get richer, poor get poorer
what was socialism
the belief that as a society, we have to look after one another
what was life like in 1912
strong social division
rigid class system
women dependant on men financially
what was life like in 1946
class system less rigid
women could now vote
politicians were more socialists
