An Inspector Calls: Characters (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What literary device does Priestley use with Birling's quote about war?
What literary device does Priestley use with Birling's quote about war?
Dramatic irony
What ideology does Arthur Birling's quote about 'making his own way' represent?
What ideology does Arthur Birling's quote about 'making his own way' represent?
Capitalist ideology
What does Mrs Birling's phrase 'that class' reveal about her character?
What does Mrs Birling's phrase 'that class' reveal about her character?
Her prejudice & superiority
How does Mrs Birling respond to learning of her role in Eva's death?
How does Mrs Birling respond to learning of her role in Eva's death?
She refuses to accept responsibility
What does Sheila's quote about girls being 'people' not 'cheap labour' mark?
What does Sheila's quote about girls being 'people' not 'cheap labour' mark?
Her moral awakening
Which generation does Priestley suggest has the capacity for change?
Which generation does Priestley suggest has the capacity for change?
The younger generation
How does Eric differ from his parents after the Inspector's visit?
How does Eric differ from his parents after the Inspector's visit?
He accepts personal responsibility
What does Gerald's relationship with Eva/Daisy reflect?
What does Gerald's relationship with Eva/Daisy reflect?
Power dynamics & exploitation
What does Gerald's quote 'Everything's all right now' reveal?
What does Gerald's quote 'Everything's all right now' reveal?
His unwillingness to change
What is the Inspector's central message in his final speech?
What is the Inspector's central message in his final speech?
Social responsibility
What does the Inspector say about each character's role in Eva's death?
What does the Inspector say about each character's role in Eva's death?
Each of you helped to kill her
What is significant about Eva Smith's role in the play?
What is significant about Eva Smith's role in the play?
She never appears on stage
What does Edna's character symbolise in the play?
What does Edna's character symbolise in the play?
Working class & invisible labour