An Inspector Calls: Characters (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What literary device does Priestley use with Birling's quote about Germans not wanting war?
What literary device does Priestley use with Birling's quote about Germans not wanting war?
Dramatic irony
What does Arthur Birling's phrase 'of course' suggest about his view of family?
What does Arthur Birling's phrase 'of course' suggest about his view of family?
Family is secondary to individual success
What does Sybil Birling's phrase 'Girls of that class' demonstrate about her character?
What does Sybil Birling's phrase 'Girls of that class' demonstrate about her character?
Deep-seated prejudice & superiority
What does Sybil Birling embody in the play according to Priestley?
What does Sybil Birling embody in the play according to Priestley?
Social irresponsibility
What does Sheila's recognition of workers as 'people' rather than 'cheap labour' mark?
What does Sheila's recognition of workers as 'people' rather than 'cheap labour' mark?
Beginning of her moral awakening
How does Sheila differ from her parents regarding responsibility?
How does Sheila differ from her parents regarding responsibility?
She's willing to take responsibility
What does Eric's statement 'The fact remains that I did what I did' show?
What does Eric's statement 'The fact remains that I did what I did' show?
Acceptance of personal responsibility
What does Gerald's unbalanced relationship with Eva/Daisy demonstrate?
What does Gerald's unbalanced relationship with Eva/Daisy demonstrate?
Upper classes exploit lower classes
What does Gerald's quote 'Everything's all right now' reveal after the Inspector leaves?
What does Gerald's quote 'Everything's all right now' reveal after the Inspector leaves?
Unwillingness to change
What collective language does the Inspector use to emphasize interconnectedness?
What collective language does the Inspector use to emphasize interconnectedness?
'We' and 'members of one body'
What is the central message of Inspector Goole's final speech?
What is the central message of Inspector Goole's final speech?
Social responsibility
What does Eva Smith/Daisy Renton symbolize in the play?
What does Eva Smith/Daisy Renton symbolize in the play?
The voiceless and powerless in society
What does Edna's character symbolize in An Inspector Calls?
What does Edna's character symbolize in An Inspector Calls?
The working class
Which generation does Priestley suggest has the capacity for change and empathy?
Which generation does Priestley suggest has the capacity for change and empathy?
The younger generation