Inspector Goole Flashcards
1
Q
“He’s giving us the rope …
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… so that we’ll hang our selves”
2
Q
“We are …
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… members of one body. We are responsible for eachother”
3
Q
“If men will not learn that lesson, then …
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… they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish”
4
Q
What is the Inspector’s contextual purpose?
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• he is the voice of change within society
- collectivist= believes we’re all the same
- socialist= shows the veiws of Priestley
5
Q
“There are …
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… millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths”
6
Q
“Better to …
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… ask for the earth than to take it”
7
Q
What are the Inspector’s political veiws?
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- socialist = people shouldn’t be profitting from what people need
- the bourgeoisie exploit the proletariat
- society needs to be more equal
8
Q
“(An impression …
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… of massiveness, solidity and purposefulness)”
9
Q
How is the Inspector portrayed?
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- a man of authority
- trustworthy and respected
- intimidating
- dominant
10
Q
Why does Priesley want the audience to like the Inspector?
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- he represents Priestley’s views
- he is the voice of change toward a better society
- he wants people to trust his views and want to follow them
