An Inspector Calls: Themes (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What are the four key themes in 'An Inspector Calls'?
What are the four key themes in 'An Inspector Calls'?
Social responsibility, Age, Gender, Class
What does Inspector Goole say to emphasise social responsibility?
What does Inspector Goole say to emphasise social responsibility?
'We are members of one body'
What political views does the Inspector's message reflect?
What political views does the Inspector's message reflect?
Socialist views
How do the older Birlings respond to Eva Smith's death?
How do the older Birlings respond to Eva Smith's death?
They reject any notion of responsibility
Which characters show capacity for change in the play?
Which characters show capacity for change in the play?
Sheila and Eric
Where does Priestley suggest hope for societal improvement lies?
Where does Priestley suggest hope for societal improvement lies?
With the youth
What development does Sheila undergo throughout the play?
What development does Sheila undergo throughout the play?
Becomes aware & shows genuine remorse
What does Sheila's refusal of Gerald's ring symbolise?
What does Sheila's refusal of Gerald's ring symbolise?
Rejection of traditional gender roles
Who exploits Eva Smith in the play?
Who exploits Eva Smith in the play?
Birling, Gerald, and Eric
What type of society does Priestley critique regarding gender?
What type of society does Priestley critique regarding gender?
Patriarchal society
What values does Mr Birling's character reflect?
What values does Mr Birling's character reflect?
Capitalist values
What does Eva Smith represent in the play?
What does Eva Smith represent in the play?
The working class