An Inspector Calls: Characters (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Arthur Birling's quote about war shows what technique?
Arthur Birling's quote about war shows what technique?
Dramatic irony - audience knows WWI & WWII occurred
What ideology does Arthur Birling represent?
What ideology does Arthur Birling represent?
Capitalist ideology prioritising self-interest over community
Sybil's phrase 'Girls of that class' shows what?
Sybil's phrase 'Girls of that class' shows what?
Prejudice & dehumanising attitude to lower classes
Sybil's 'I did nothing I'm ashamed of' shows what quality?
Sybil's 'I did nothing I'm ashamed of' shows what quality?
Moral blindness & lack of remorse
Sheila's 'these girls aren't cheap labour' shows what?
Sheila's 'these girls aren't cheap labour' shows what?
Her moral awakening & recognition of workers as people
What does Sheila represent in the play?
What does Sheila represent in the play?
Younger generation's capacity for change & empathy
Eric's 'The fact remains I did what I did' shows?
Eric's 'The fact remains I did what I did' shows?
Acceptance of personal responsibility despite doubt
Gerald's relationship with Eva/Daisy demonstrates what?
Gerald's relationship with Eva/Daisy demonstrates what?
Power dynamics & exploitation of vulnerable lower classes
Gerald's 'Everything's all right now' shows what attitude?
Gerald's 'Everything's all right now' shows what attitude?
Unwillingness to change & desire to return to status quo
Inspector's 'We are members of one body' message is about?
Inspector's 'We are members of one body' message is about?
Social responsibility & interconnectedness of society
Inspector's 'Each of you helped kill her' emphasises?
Inspector's 'Each of you helped kill her' emphasises?
Collective responsibility for Eva's death
Eva Smith's role despite not appearing on stage?
Eva Smith's role despite not appearing on stage?
Symbol of voiceless & powerless victims of inequality
What does Edna symbolise in the play?
What does Edna symbolise in the play?
Working class & invisible, unappreciated labour
Which characters show moral development?
Which characters show moral development?
Sheila & Eric (younger generation)
Priestley uses Inspector Goole as what?
Priestley uses Inspector Goole as what?
Moral voice advocating social responsibility