inspector Flashcards
name significance
inspector goole
sounds like ghoul
juxtaposes his ordinary “plain darkish suit”
why is inspectors physical appearance vague
because his social responsibility is more important than his appearance
refusal of port
“no thank you […] I’m on duty”
which contrasts everyone else in the play like eric who went nasty and raped eva or gerald and birling who drink to cope
inspector never does what
he never refers to Eva smith as just “girl” like the Birlings do. he treats her as an individual and always calls her “Eva Smith”.
contrast with birling
he is dressed modestly “need not be a large man” whereas burling is big and “heavy looking”
one body quote
“we are members of one body”
contrasts birling’s “mind his own business” quote
echoing the words of God means he’s speaking on God’s behalf. this makes the audience more likely to listen to him.
peace quote
mass and the inspectors speech ends with
“go forth in peace”
perhaps priestley is sending the message that by being socialist they can achieve peace finally
short sentences quote
“Yes, but you can’t. It’s too late. She’s dead.”
fire quote
“fire and blood and anguish”
connotations of hell
syndetic list emphasises importance of each one
