AN INSPECTOR CALLS QUOTES AND KEY WORDS

Question 1

Mr Birling

Question 2

Sheila Birling

Question 3

Eric Birling

Question 4

Gerald Croft

Question 5

Mrs Birling

Question 6

Inspector Goole

Answer 6

Represents social responsibility, morality, and justice.
Acts as Priestley’s mouthpiece, highlighting the flaws of capitalism.
Forces the characters (and audience) to question their actions.
📌 “We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other.”
→ Socialism & Collective Responsibility – Opposes Mr. Birling’s capitalist views.

📌 “Each of you helped to kill her.”
→ Blunt and accusatory – forces the Birlings to accept moral guilt.

📌 “Fire and blood and anguish.”
→ Prophetic tone – warning of war and consequences of selfishness.

📌 “It’s better to ask for the Earth than to take it.”
→ Criticizes capitalism and greedy exploitation of the working class.

Question 7

Eva Smith/Daisy Renton