Inspector Flashcards
How is the inspector a demonstration of how socialism is better than capitalism
He frequently “breaks” down the walls of the capitalist family, the Birling’s, showing how socialism is better. Furthermore, he changes the opinion of the younger generation thus, represents how Priestley believes socialism is the future only because the youth are “more impressionable”
How does the inspector add to the audiences sympathy towards Eva
Uses emotive language like “pretty” and “lively”, which is in contrast to how she ended up: “burnt-out inside on a slab”
Apart from emotive what else is the inspector language
forceful; gets to the point, he forces the characters to answer his questions as “the Inspector will just break it [the Birling’s lies/walls} down”
What evidence is there to show that the inspector promotes socialism
He believes “we are members of one body” and treats everybody the same
What is Priestley’s use of the inspector
Priestly uses the inspector as a mouthpiece to deliver his left wing views and his ideas on society at that time.
How does the inspector unravel the Birling’s outside appearance of being good.
He uncovers their moral wrongdoings by being assertive and mostly letting the family incriminate themselves.
