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only class in society, and how a lesson of responsibility was needed to teach the them there are consequences for our actions. The play, An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley, reflects the quote “We don’t live alone” because of the lesson Inspector Goole was trying to teach the Birley family. Throughout the play, the Inspector calls out a situation between each family member, something which each believed tied together to cause one person, Eva Smith, to commit suicide. This woman lived a hard life

The Inspector's Role As A Dramatic Device in An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley 'An Inspector Calls' begins with the Birlings and Gerald Croft celebrating when they are interrupted by a call from an Inspector. The Inspector tells them about a girl who has committed suicide earlier on that evening. In turn, he questions the Birlings and Gerald for playing a part in her death. After the Inspector leaves the Birlings find out he was not a real Inspector and receive a phone

century play written by J.B Preistly. It is set in the early 1900s and focuses around a well-off family. They are celebrating the engagement of Mr. Birling's daughter, Sheila, to Gerald her fiancé, when they are interrupted by an Inspector Goole, who claims to be investigating the suicide of a young girl called Eva Smith. Every character has their part to play in the death of the girl. Eva Smith used to work in Mr. Birling's Factory, but he fired her after she went on

Who is the inspector? In this following essay I will discuss who the inspector is and his role in the story. At first appears as a regular police inspector who is however rude and out of line but by the end of the play everything changes. Throughout the play he interrogates the Birlings and the Birlings for a crime they didn't even know they committed. However it is more likely that he is a ghost or a paranormal being or perhaps the voice of the author himself J.B Priestley. I will examine the evidence

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 is portrayed as a mouthpiece for Priestley, in order to present his socialist views and ensure collective responsibility towards society. During the Inspector's final speech, Inspector Goole reminds the Birlings

priestly talking through the inspector to warn the audience that if individuals were unwilling to take the responsibility for their actions on earth, they would be taught that lesson in hell. This interpretation fits in with the Inspector's name, Goole, as it could indicate that he was a ghoul from the afterlife or an angel sent from god to warn the Birlings of their sins. The phrase could also refer to war as all three words are associated and give connotations of war and could be a warning to both

OpeningThe style of Prestlies play seems at a first glance to be that of a straightforward, detective thriller, but as the inspector arrives with announcement of Eva smiths death, and the involvement of each members of the family is progressively established. The structure becomes that of a wodnut, with the inspector slowly unraveling the history of Eva Smith. The audiences interest is sustained not only by progressively revelations but their desire to find out whom ultimately, was responsible for

that he was lying to her when he told her that he was busy. He is also the son of George Croft, who is the manager of Croft Limited, which makes him established rich. In addition, at the end of the play he is the one who gives evidence that Inspector Goole is not real making him ideal for solving problems, which creates trust between Gerald and the Birling family. Furthermore, he is selfish, even though he lent a room to Daisy Renton, which led to the death of Eva Smith. His role to the death was that

deliberately designed to be a foil for Birling as he is less egotistical and more concerned about Eva Smiths death, showing a caring attitude which is at odds with the birlings selfishness and portrays Birling as a villain, for his lack of remorse. Inspector Goole is transcendent – he doesn’t belong to a particular class. He represents the dismantling of society post ww2, and the most objective view on social responsibility, without ego or

“An Inspector Calls” is set in the 1912 although it was written during 1945. It is based upon an apparent suicide of a girl called Eva Smith. The reasons for her death are revealed to the audience through a sequence of events that happened before she died. The people who contributed to her death are the members of the capitalist Birling family. The main reason for Inspector’s appearance in the play s to reveal the truth not only about the crime but also to make The Birlings feel collective responsibility