inspector calls Flashcards
what is patriarchy
a male dominated hierarchy
what happens in act 1
-The Birlings celebrate Sheila and Gerald’s engagement.
-Birling believes war will not happen.
-The Inspector arrives bringing news of a girl’s suicide.
-Birling and sheilas involvement is revealed.
what happens in act 2
-Gerald’s affair is exposed and his involvement in suicide is revealed
-Mrs Birling’s involvement and ignorance are revealed
what happens in act 3
-Eric’s involvement is exposed, the Inspector leaves,
-Gerald returns and the ending is ambiguous.
what is capitalism
business should make money no matter the human cost; we are all responsible for ourselves.
what is socialism
a belief in social responsibility and that the state should spend money on things like education,healthcare,housing and welfare.
what is social responsiblity
the belief that we must all look after each other for the betterment of humanity.
what quote shows dramatic irony
when mr birling calls the titanic “unsinkable” which is a symbol of capitalism
what quote shows compassion and change from the younger generation from Sheila
“but these girls arent cheap labour theyre people”
what does Bourgeoisie mean
the wealthy middle class
what does omniscient mean and link to what character
all knowing (like the inspector
what does materialistic mean
Someone who is money orientated
what does Proletariat mean
the working class
what does Collectivist mean
Someone who believes we are
all part of one group/team.
what does Conservative mean
Someone who believes in
individual freedom and the state
should not spend much money.
