An Inspector Calls - Eva

Question 1

Whys: 1

Answer 1

Through the dramatic device of the photograph and the doubling of names, Priestley presents
Eva Smith as an amalgam of working class women, suggesting that far from an isolated case
involving one family, the exploitation and mistreatment of the working class is a common
occurrence within Edwardian society.

Question 2

Whys: 2

Answer 2

Through the gradual exposition of the downfall of Eva/Daisy Priestley is able to demonstrate to
his audience that our actions, no matter how seemingly small or insignificant, will impact others