Inspector

Question 1

All The Inspector Quotes

Answer 1

• “If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire,blood and and anguish” (Act 3)
• “[sternly to both of them]” (Gerald and Sheila) (Act 2)
• “It’s better to ask for the earth than take it” (Act 1)
• “Quite so” (Act 1)
• “[rather hot,bothered]” (Act 2)

Question 2

“If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire,blood and anguish” (Act 3)

Answer 2

• Appears prophetic with biblical allusions to hell
• Polysyndeton reinforces the sempiternal torture they will face if they continue to part with their responsibility

Question 3

“[sternly to both of them]” (Gerald and Sheila) (Act 2)

Answer 3

• Adresses their abandonment of morals
• Does not allow Shiela’s docile expectations as a woman or Gerald’s untouchable higher status (typically both would be exempt from society)

Question 4

“It’s better to ask for the earth than take it” (Act 1)

Answer 4

• “Take” connotes to steal which is a mortal sin
• Religious so integral to society

Question 5

“Quite so” (Act 1)

Answer 5

• Short and concise to show shift in power balance
• Elucidates social status (Mr B) is weak in the face of morality (Inspector)

Question 6

“[rather hot,bothered]” (Act 2)

Answer 6

• Ignorant to family’s unscrupulousness
• Inspector cannot change the stagnancy and obstinance where Capitalism is deeply engrained