THEME: Young vs old

Question 1

How is it seen in the play that Sheila feels remorse for her actions towards Eva Smith?

Answer 1

• “I behaved badly… I’m ashamed of it.”
• Stage directions: “as if she’s been crying.”

Question 2

How is it seen in the play that Eric feels remore for his actions?

Answer 2

• Points out, at end of play, that his parents shouldn’t be so happy Inspector was a fake because they mistreated Eva either way.

Question 3

Why does Priestly show the breaking of relationship between young and old generation?

Answer 3

-Young people have the power to speak up and make a difference for the less fortunate.
- Speaking to younger audience - telling them to make a difference, they have the power to do so.

Question 4

What does Inspector say about young people in the play? What does this show?

Answer 4

• “young ones are more impressionable” after Mrs B questions The Inspector.
• Priestley’s voice
• Priestly showing that young people can be taught compassion- giving hope for future

Question 5

Why would population of Britain feel like they need compassion/ hope from the younger generation?

Answer 5

• Form of hope after suffering of WW2.
• Priestley is saying if children are raised to be compassionate the world will be better place

Question 6

How do Gerald, Mr B and Mrs B feel when they find out The Inspector was a fake?

Answer 6

• Forget the way they mistreated Eva
• Are happy that they can cover up a “public scandal.”