The Inspector Analysis Flashcards
What words could be sued to describe The Inspector
Forceful, Emotive, Influential, Moral, Cunning, Blunt, Omnipotent, Empathetic, Accusatory
How is the inspector shown as Forceful
“Sharply Come along, Mr Croft, What happened?”
How is the inspector shown as Emotive
“She was here friendless, almost penniless, desperate…”
How is the inspector shown as Influential
“You seem to have made a great impression on this child, Inspector”
How is the inspector shown as Moral
“Public men, Mr birling have responsibilities as well as privileges”
How is the inspector shown as blunt
“Burnt her insides out of course”
What is the Inspectors role in the play
Inspector Goole reveals information at key moments, in chronological (time) order, to build up the life of Eva Smith.
He acts as Priestley’s voice – he presents strong socialist beliefs and gives warnings about what could happen if the Birlings continue their selfish ways
What does Inspector Goole say will follow if the Birlings don’t make important changes to the way they live their lives?
“Fire and blood and anguish
What is the role of The Inspector
He is used to present the Birling family and Gerald with a message of social responsibility
How does The Inspector flip the genre
Instead of narrowing down thE list of suspects, he proves that they are all guilty, “Each of you helped to kill her”
How is the inspector shown as mysterious
No stage directions, through text it is shown what he isn’t rather than what he is, “I don’t play golf” and “I never take offence”
