The play An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley tells the story of a wealthy family in 1912 who are holding a celebration when the harsh figure of a police inspector arrives to investigate the suicide of a young woman who used to work at Mr Birling’s factory. In the first fifteen pages of the play, Priestley is able to make the Birling family appear extremely confident, whilst also creating subtle tensions, of which the significance later becomes clear. Confidence: In the opening pages of the play
inspector calls was written by J . B Priestley in 1945. It was set in midland town in 1912. Inspector calls was based around a family that got a visit from a visit regarding the death of a woman named Eva smith. The inspector came to visit a well respected family also known the Birling family, to ask questions whether they knew this young women. when this play was set in 1912 the society was not equal, people from higher class and that had good job where more powerful, whereas the lower class were
In An Inspector calls, there are many themes discussed but the main theme is responsibility. The author, J.B Priestley aim was to make an audience aware that no one can live in a society without being responsible for other who lives in the same society. We all live in one community and we are all responsible for each other, our action does affect the people’s life around us. Firstly, throughout the text, there are many ways to presents the theme of responsibility and one of them is the different
‘An Inspector Calls' (by J.B. Priestley) is a theatrical piece, first produced in 1946, that communicates the message of socialism and equality. An authoritative, intimidating and confrontational Inspector by the name of ‘Goole' arrives at the Birlings' residence to shed light on their involvement in the suicide of Eva Smith. Priestley examines the themes age, class and social responsibility throughout the play in order to make the Birlings question their own behavior and morality. The Inspector
An inspector calls This essay will be about Eric Eric is not very polite, shy but has a loud voice. He's also an alcoholic In 'An Inspector Calls' by JB Priestley, the character of Eric demonstrates that he is a polite but a shy person throughout the play. INTRODUCTION: This essay will analyze Eric, a character who is shown in a play/book 'An inspector calls', written by J.B Priestly. The play was performed for the first time in 1945, but The book takes place in 1912. The book takes place
J. B. Priestley was very focused on morals in politics throughout his life. He created a party known as the Common Wealth Party, which fought social injustices in Britain and social democracy. Priestly wanted to have the political party no longer favor the higher-class society, creating a voice for those in lower classes. He used his socialist beliefs to incorporate the unfairness of the social upper classes and the responsibilities they lacked judgment of. Priestly heavily argued that the lower
An inspector calls is a play with a variety of political and social implications. J.B Priestley believed in socialism and he used extravagant amounts of his plays to convince people to his way of thinking and his views on socialism. This play was written in an era when Britain was ruled by a labour government so socialist policies were seen to be the most guaranteed option. It was a widespread way of thinking at that point in history so Priestley devised the play in this way to influence the unconvinced
An inspector calls. I am going to write about how J. B. Priestley builds up tension and suspense within 'An Inspector calls'. The play was written in 1945 due to the divide at that time between Capitalists and Socialists. Given the fact that J. B. Priestley was a socialist (felt that everyone should have equal amounts of money), he was criticizing the ways of capitalists (they felt that you got what you earned). The play is set in 1912, a time just before a lot of dramatic incidents
The Role and Function of the Inspector in J B Priestley's An Inspector Calls In 'An Inspector Calls', the main character is 'Inspector Goole'. Everything revolves around him and he is in control of the audience, characters and story. The story was set in 1912 and much of the context of the time relates to the Inspector's questioning of the Birling's. Inspector Goole is continuously trying to make all the Birling family members think about their conscious and guilt
J B Priestley's Main Ideas in An Inspector Calls In the play "The Inspector Calls" by J B Priestley many views are put forward for the audience to contemplate. Priestly uses the characters to portray the views and changes that were happening and going to in the time when the play was set 1912. Mr Birling & Mrs Birling are a classic example of the typical upper-class citizens. They are self-centred and naïve to world problems. Their main aim in life is to make