Inspector Calls Themes

Question 1

Quotes for Wealth and Materialism

Answer 1

• Adjective , “prosperous” - suggests they are climbing the social ladder.
• “not cosy and homelike” - suggests that materialism prevents people from finding love and intimacy.
• Birling says he did not want to increase the wage - by just a small amount - as it was too “heavy” a “price” for his business.
• Metaphorical phrase repeated, “made her (Eva) pay a heavy price” contrasting Mr Birling’s interpretation with the value of human life; shows how greed blinds people to others’ needs and humanity.
• Mr Birling swears “I’d give thousands - yes, thousands” suggests that by offering money but still abandoning her they reduce her to an object; she is dispossessed of her humanity purely because she lacks material possessions.

Question 2

Quotes on Social Responsibility