INSPECTOR Flashcards

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“Sharp ring of a front door bell”

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STAGE DIRECTION
- Inspector assumes control before he even appears
- Stage direction Cuts off mr birlings capitalistic speech

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“creates at once an impression of massiveness ,solidity and purposefulness”

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STAGE DIRECTION
-semantic field - shows importance and power of inspector

-“ solidity “ shows how can be strong with socialistic views

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3
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“ a chain of events”

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METAPHOR

To emphasise how they are all responsible

“Events” shows how omniscient he is

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“We are all members of one body”

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Inclusive verb goes against the capitalistic views of the Birling Parents

Alludes to the book of Genesis as this statement is used in holy communion , therefore echoing the words of god

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“You used the power you had”

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Plainly states the overall message of abuse of power

Direct address in “you” moves away from The inspectors beginning attitude of being omniscient and metaphorical

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“Burnt her inside out”

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Priestley Shocking Imagery in an attempt to persuade the characters to change

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