Inspector Calls

Question 1

Inspector Goole - Moral Responsibility and Social Conscience

Answer 1

• Represents Priestley’s socialist views and acts as a moral force.
•Quote: “We are responsible for each other.”

Question 2

Arthur Birling - Capitalism and Self-Interest

Answer 2

• Embodies capitalist greed, arrogance, and denial of social responsibility.
• Quote: “A man has to make his own way - has to look after himself.”

Question 3

Sybil Birling - Hypocrisy and Class Prejudice

Answer 3

•Symbolises upper-class snobbery and moral blindness.
• Quote: “I accept no blame for it at all.”

Question 4

Sheila Birling - Moral Growth and Responsibility

Answer 4

• Represents the younger generation’s potential for change.
• Quote: “But these girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people.”

Question 5

Eric Birling - Guilt and Personal Responsibility

Answer 5

• Symbolises the damaging effects of privilege and the possibility of redemption.
•Quote: “We did her in all right.”

Question 6

Gerald Croft - Entitlement and Moral Compromise

Answer 6

• Represents the complacency of the wealthy and their unwillingness to change.
• Quote: “Everything’s all right now, Sheila. What about this ring?”