The Inspector

Question 1

Inspector
all quotes

Answer 1

‘an impression of massiveness’
‘I don’t play golf’
‘I think you should stay here’
‘A girl died tonight’
‘Mrs Birling saw her only two weeks ago’
‘A girl has just died’

Question 2

Inspector
1st point & quotations

Answer 2

Mysterious, imposing, creates ‘an impression of massiveness’ powerful presence but not physically, speaks truthfully in short, stern sentences, name Inspector Goole, homophone ghoul, supernatural connotations, fearful ‘I don’t play golf’ bold statement, removes himself from corruption

Question 3

Inspector
2nd point & quotations

Answer 3

A catalyst for the events, authoritative ‘I think you should stay here’ forces truth out of family, influential, changes attitude of younger generation, opens their eyes to such beliefs, interrupts Mr Birling, asserts his power

Question 4

Inspector
3rd point & quotations

Answer 4

Introduces moral conscience to events, shows severity of their actions, advocates for Eva ‘a girl died tonight’ reiterates the tragedy, happens to many other working class citizens, should all be treated with respect, Priestley’s mouthpiece for socialist views, severely contrasts Mr & Mrs Birlings

Question 5

Inspector
4th point & quotations

Answer 5

Omniscient, knows everything about each character ‘Mrs Birling saw her only two weeks ago’ builds pace and suspense, once he leaves realise he isn’t from police, more suspicious how he knew so much, phone call at end ‘A girl has just died’ predicted future