Inspector Calls - Themes , Key Terms , Context

Question 1

Context of Play

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Microcosm

Answer 2

A small scale presentation , representing larger issues

Question 3

Entitled

Answer 3

Expecting privileges

Question 4

Social responsibility

Answer 4

Acting in a way that positively affects society and the world

Question 5

Egalitarian

Answer 5

The principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights

Question 6

Themes

Answer 6

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