Inspector Calls - Themes , Key Terms , Context Flashcards
Context of Play
Written in 1945 : WW11 ended : people recovering from warfare and the loss of loved ones : food still being rationed ; new social reform needed
Set in 1912 : before the Titanic sinks and WW1 starts ; strong distinctions between classes and gender expectations ; no social responsibility
Microcosm
A small scale presentation , representing larger issues
Entitled
Expecting privileges
Social responsibility
Acting in a way that positively affects society and the world
Egalitarian
The principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights
Themes
Class
Social responsibility
Generation gap
Gender expectations
Socialism
Legality vs morality
Appearance vs reality
Seven deadly sins