KEY THEMES Flashcards
1
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Social responsibility
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The consequences of the Birlings actions highlight Priestley’s ideas on social responsibility
2
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Class
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- Middle class family involved with a working class girl
- Upper class treat lower class with disrespect and prrejudice
3
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Age
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The difference between the younger and older character’s reactions to Eva Smiths death show how Priestley viewed different generations.
Younger generation able to change opinions - hope for future
Older generation - stubborn and fixed morals/opinions
4
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Gender
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How the male characters behave towards the female characters in the play highlights important points on gender inequality
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