Insoector Calls Flashcards
Grade 9 words to use for sheila
Epiphany:realisation about duties and moral responsibilities.This presents her as a dynamic character.
Social conscience:knowing what right and wrong in society.
What does the quote “but these girls aren’t cheap labour-they’re people”.
The juxtaposition shows a contrast between intensive labour and the wage they are paid.Therefore this emphasises sheila’s epiphany about capitalist exploitation.The pronoun shift from “these girls” to “people” represents a shift in perspective.Shes’s gone from seeing these people as worthless but now she’s regarding them with a sense of humanity.
What does the quote “mother i think that was cruel and vile”
The adjectives “cruel and vile” represents Sheila’s epiphany (realisation) and that capitalism is dehumanising and exploitative.Which makes her the most shrewd member of the family.
What is priestly using sheila for
To promote social responsibility.And how the awareness of your actions is the first step of development to become a moral individual.Therefore if more people learn from Sheila it can lead to a fair and justified society.
Another reason why priestly uses Sheila
Sheila’s willingness to accept guilt and learn from her mistakes contrasts with her parents stubbornness.Representing priestly’s hope that the younger generation will lead social reform and embrace socialists ideas.
What does priestley uses the inspector for
Priestley crafts the inspector as a mouthpiece for socialist ideals and a catalyst (kick start) for moral redemption.
Grade 9 words to use for the inspector.
Authoritative:commanding
Mouthpiece.
Prophetic (foreshadow knows things that are going to happen in the future )
what are Priestley’s intentions
Priestley challenges the rigid class social hierarchy of Edwardian society By positioning the inspector as a person who commands authority regardless of social rank.He advocates for a re-evaluation of power structures.
What does the mr Birling quote “mixed up together like bees in a hive” mean for people of lower class.
The animalistic simile demonstrates that Mr Birling looks at the lower class at a dehumanising lens.The use of bees signify a smaller creature and this represents the lower class therefore they are less significant.
Grade 9 words to use for Eric
-Sardonic (cynical)
-Disillusioned by capitalism (brainwashed)
-Progressive
What does the quote from Eric “I don’t see much nonsense when a girl goes and kills herself.”
He is directly scathing (criticising) capitalism-his father and family.The use of the short sentence shows his abrupt and defiant nature that we see throughout the play.The use of the personal pronoun “I” shows he’s beginning to take responsibility and how he’s starting to mould into a socialist.
What does the quote from Eric “i’m ashamed of both of you-yes both of you”
The use of the hyphen creates a pause and let’s the reader reflect on how abrupt and explosive Eric is now that he’s able to stand up for himself against his obdurate parents.He is now directly critical towards his parents and has now developed a sardonic attitude towards capitalism and inclination towards socialism is clear now.
Grade 9 words for Gerald
Tactful:Skilled dealing with difficult situations
Deceitful:portrays image and is actually the opposite
What does the quote for Gerald “I’ve told you i was awfully busy at work” portray him to be
This allows him to coward away from his responsibility and accept socialist beliefs.The value of work is a trait of a capitalist.The use of the personal pronouns is used to abandon responsibility which makes him an egotistical aristocrat as he thinks everything is about him which may suggest he’s got fear of social rejection.
What does the quote from Gerald everything’s “alright now Sheila what about the ring”
He’s trying to confine Sheila to her oppressive role as a subservient wife.He sees Sheila’s socialist progression and fears this.He offers the ring as a token of panic rather than a token of love.Gerald is tactful in his approach and is aware of Sheila’s distress.He uses his charming nature to entice her back to capitalism.
How is Gerald portrayed in (AIC)
He’s portrayed as business minded similar to Mr Birling as they are strong capitalists.He’s the first person to use “hoax” which shows he’s instantly trying to convince himself the inspector was fake.
What does the quote for Eva Smith “died in misery and anger”
The graphic adjectives cause the audience to sympathise with Eva as they can visualise the pain and suffering she had to go through just because of the Birlings (upper class).Eva’s death is used to highlight the injustice and inequality among social classes and how socialism is the right way forward.
What does the quote for Eva Smith “burnt her inside out” mean
The use of the violent verb “burnt” shows the suffering and torture that Eva Smith’s had to go through to commit suicide.This associates Eva’s death with hell as it’s linked to a Christian belief that suicide is a grave sin.
Why does Gerald describe Eva as “young,fresh and charming”
The adjective fresh shows that Gerald is trying to objectify Eva as he describes her like food which is evident to him seeing her like a possession rather than a human being (dehumanising) another reason why a capitalist society needs to go.
Why do we never find out Eva’s real identity
She is a symbol of universal oppression.
What context can be used for Eva Smith
She is a victim of patriarchal society and class inequality which is apparent in Edwardian Britain.
Symbolises the suffering of the lower classes.
Priestly uses “Smith” as it was the most common name which symbolises the everyday people of Britain as there are “millions and millions of Eva Smith’s” meaning there are many people who can’t escape from the harsh capitalist views that were evident in 1912
