Inspector Flashcards
______ when he enters reflects how his presence ______
Lighting change when he enters reflects how his presence changes the family’s complacent, easy-going view on the world around them (especially Sheila’s).
Immediately shows up, during the end of Birling’s ‘capitalist manifesto’, as if he’s here to challenge it.
“We hear the sharp ring of a front door bell.”
Described as a _______ by Edna - though he isn’t actually ______, he is here to _______
Described as a “Police Inspector” by Edna - though he isn’t actually police, he is here to inspect the Birling family.
Description used a lot for the Inspector, to show how he can easily dominate conversations.
“(Cutting though, massively)”
Hints that he already knows Gerald is cheating.
“(Gravely)”
_______ is the workers asking for higher wages, ______ could either be underpaying the workers, or the workers forcefully taking higher wages through strikes and protests.
“…it’s better to ask for the earth than to take it.”
Emotional summary, one of the Inspectors roles throughout the play.
“Yes. She was out of work for the next few months… few friends, lonely, half-starved, she was feeling desperate.”/ “That’s what I asked myself tonight…passed the annoyance onto her.”
The description of “the” tells us that there is only one ______, as the stage directions never lie, unlike what Gerald says at the end of the play.
“He produces the photograph.” The description of “the” tells us that there is only one photograph, as the stage directions never lie, unlike what Gerald says at the end of the play.
Checking to see if Eva has died yet, as he has to leave before then.
“(He looks at his watch)” “I haven’t much time”
Guilt tripping the family for their selfish actions, making them realise that, if they don’t share their wealth, they’ll be forced to all regret their actions.
“You see, we have to share something. If there’s nothing else we’ll have to share our guilt.”
Contrasting Birling’s earlier speech, right before he entered. Uses lots of personal pronouns, speaking for the community, contrasting Birling’s use of possessive pronouns. Referencing the two upcoming wars when he says “fire and blood and anguish”.
“One Eva Smith has gone - but there are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us…then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish.”
