Context Flashcards
What era was the play set in?
Edwardian era
What major event happened in 1760-1840?
Industrial revolution
What year was the play set in?
1912
What year was the play written?
1947 - post WW2 + new socialist government
What gap widened during the Edwardian Age?
Gap between rich and poor widened
What do socialists believe in?
Equal distribution of wealth
Unity/society as an organic whole/together
What do capitalists believe in?
Society as a group of units
Creation of wealth/individuals
Main motive to make a profit
What was Priestly trying to do (poor people)
Address the issue that there was no assistance for people who could not afford to look after themselves.
If people were more considerate of one another, it would improve quality of life for everyone
How does priestly show there was help but not enough
Mrs birling charity
Juxtaposes - she has a charity but is described as “a rather cold woman”
What was society questioning after ww2
Britain’s social structure
What were children expected to behave like in 1912?
Obedient and unquestioning
What were women expected to do in 1912?
Marry into money
Have children, plan parties, visit friends
