Inspector calls Flashcards
When was the play produced first
1995
Where was the play first performed
Communist Russia
When was it first performed in England
1996
Play is set in?
1912
What era is the play set?
Edwardian
Device used, the play is set before it was performed
Dramatic irony
Two things we know that they didn’t
Ww2+ atomic bombing
Two world super powers after the play
USA, USSR
Does mr birling think the titanic will sink?
No
Link between suffragettes and Eva smith
Demands higher wages
“He was out inspector”
Eric, Alternate interpretation, moral inspector for the family
Union strikes because?
Wages too low, hours too high
What is the Fabian society
Socialist group, health care system, minimum wage.
“A man has to look after himself”
Mr birling, context, he represents capitalism.
“I don’t come into this suicide business”
Gerald , language device, euphemism business, guilt, not admitting.
“FIRE BLOOD AND ANGUISH”
Inspector, Reader response, audience knows about ww2 but they don’t, inspector god like figure, controlling time.
“You mustn’t build up a wall between us and the girl”
Shiela, metaphor, mr tried to divide them with class.
“These girls aren’t cheap labour they are people”
Shiela, context, Shiela realises that her fathers workforce isn’t just a collective they are individual people
“I did nothing I’m ashamed of”
Mrs birling, context, unlike younger generation she doesn’t accept responsibility.
Mr Birling example of dramatic irony (titanic quote)
“Unsinkable absolutely
unsinkable “
“They’d all be broke if I know them “
Gerald
