Inspector Calls - Themes , Key Terms , Context Flashcards

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Context of Play

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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

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Microcosm

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A small scale presentation , representing larger issues

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Entitled

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Expecting privileges

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Social responsibility

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Acting in a way that positively affects society and the world

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Egalitarian

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The principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights

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Themes

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Class
Social responsibility
Generation gap
Gender expectations
Socialism
Legality vs morality
Appearance vs reality
Seven deadly sins

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