An Inspector Calls: Context (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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When was An Inspector Calls written?
When was An Inspector Calls written?
1945
When is An Inspector Calls set?
When is An Inspector Calls set?
1912
Priestley's political belief
Priestley's political belief
Socialist
What views Priestley challenged
What views Priestley challenged
Capitalist views
Type of tale the play is structured as
Type of tale the play is structured as
Morality tale
Dramatic technique used in the play
Dramatic technique used in the play
Dramatic irony
Inspector's character name
Inspector's character name
Inspector Goole
Historical era critiqued in the play
Historical era critiqued in the play
Edwardian England
Working-class character in the play
Working-class character in the play
Eva Smith
The wealthy family in the play
The wealthy family in the play
The Birlings
1912 event symbolising upper class arrogance
1912 event symbolising upper class arrogance
Titanic sinking
Future events audience knows will happen
Future events audience knows will happen
World Wars and Great Depression