An Inspector Calls (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Name the 4 key themes in An Inspector Calls
Name the 4 key themes in An Inspector Calls
Social responsibility, Age, Gender, Social class
Central message of social responsibility
Central message of social responsibility
We're interconnected; our actions impact others' lives
Inspector Goole's quote about responsibility
Inspector Goole's quote about responsibility
We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other
Priestley's political views shown in the play
Priestley's political views shown in the play
Socialist views
What does the age theme highlight?
What does the age theme highlight?
Generational divide in attitudes to social responsibility
Younger characters who show capacity for change
Younger characters who show capacity for change
Sheila and Eric
Mr. and Mrs. Birling's attitude to change
Mr. and Mrs. Birling's attitude to change
Fixed in their ways, resistant to accepting responsibility
What does the gender theme critique?
What does the gender theme critique?
Patriarchal society of early 20th century
Symbolism of Sheila refusing Gerald's ring
Symbolism of Sheila refusing Gerald's ring
Rejection of traditional gender roles
What Eva Smith's story highlights about women
What Eva Smith's story highlights about women
Vulnerability of women in patriarchal society
Who exploited Eva Smith
Who exploited Eva Smith
Birling, Gerald, and Eric
Central class theme in the play
Central class theme in the play
Critique of rigid class system in early 20th-century Britain
Values Mr. Birling reflects
Values Mr. Birling reflects
Capitalist values - profit & status over worker welfare
Class Eva Smith represents
Class Eva Smith represents
Working class