Paper 2 An Inspector Calls

Question 1

How is the theme of social class being Presented in Mrs Birling ?

Answer 1

Is a marionette for the upper class of society

Tries to exploit the lower class to have a higher level of superiority

Question 2

How is the theme of age being Presented in Mrs Birling ?

Answer 2

Priestly uses Mrs Birling to represent the stubborn older generation

Doesn’t change her ideologies about morality and responsibility

Question 3

How is the theme of capitalism being Presented in Mrs Birling ?

Answer 3

Used by priestly to embody the immorality of capitalism

Personifies through choosing profits over people

Dislikes the Inspector as he embodies socialism