Inspecror Calls Context Flashcards
1
Q
When was the play written
A
1918
2
Q
When was the play set
A
1912
3
Q
What was Priestley’s aim
A
The make a political statement
4
Q
What was priestly
A
A socialist (believed in equality for all)
5
Q
What is significant about the fact we never hear from Eva smith
A
The class divide. The rich have no care for the poor
6
Q
When was there a lot of social l change
A
1912-1945
7
Q
What is ironic about mr birling
A
“War is inevitable”
It starts in 1914
8
Q
What does Sheila symbolise
A
Gender inequality
9
Q
What type of play is an inspector calls
A
A morality play
