Eva Smith Women In Poverty Flashcards
“Girls of that class” what technique is shown
Irony, characters view girls of that class emphasising prejudice & stereotypes
Declarative sentence , simple statement , viewpoint about social class and behaviour
“Girls of that class” effect
Foreshadowing hints conflict will arise
Prejudice view on lower class is clear
Refers to “ that clas” dismissive tone suggesting they are all the same
“Girls of that clas” response
Priestley intentions is to show contrast between older and younger generation
And that actions have consequences
“If you don’t like that, then just go out and find another job”” technique
Irony is used shows lack of understanding towards Eva smith suggests finding a job is easy,
Irony highlights how privileged mr birlin is
Direct speech shows lack of empathy and understanding
“ if you don’t like that, then then just go out and find another job” is effect
Emphasises his arrogance and hold disconnected. From reality he is
“ if you don’t like that, then just go out and find another job” response
Freezes intentions was to encourage social change, reflect and responsibility towards others and improve how to treat others
“There will be a public scandal” technique
Dramatic irony is use the audience is aware of the consequences while he is oblivious to deeper meaning in her death and only cares about his reputation
“There will be a public scandal “ effect
Emphasises self-centred nature, showing what his priorities are are and how he doesn’t care about either or lower class
“There will be a public scandal “response
Priestley’s intentions were to provoke social responsibility to the audience, learn from mistake of character
“She was here, all alone, friendless, almost penniless, desperate, and he slammed the door in her face. “Inspector ghoul technique.
Emotive language is used, creates a sense of tension, evoking sympathy towards Eva, and how Mrs Burling refused to help her with Eva was alone and vulnerable
“ She was here, all alone, friendless, almost penniless desperate, and he slammed the door in her face. “ effect.
Use of direct address, inspector forces, Mrs Burling to confront her actions emotive language creates a vivid image of Evie, being desperate highlights and Mrs Burling tomorrow
“She was here alone, friendliness, almost penniless, desperate, and you slam the door in her face“response
Priestley’s intentions was to clarify consequences of social neglect and provoke guilt towards audience to reflect on their morals
“Each of you helped to kill her, remember that “Inspector ghoul technique
Repetition of each of you emphasises responsibility, accuse a tree tone as intensity forcing characters to see wrong actions
“Each of your help to kill her, remember that “effect
To make characters seem wrong in their actions
“Each of your help to kill her, remember that” response
Preseason intentions were to show your actions have consequences influence greater empathy