An Inspector Calls: Characters (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What literary device does Priestley use when Birling says 'Nobody wants war' before WWI?
What literary device does Priestley use when Birling says 'Nobody wants war' before WWI?
Dramatic irony
What ideology does Birling's quote about 'making his own way' epitomise?
What ideology does Birling's quote about 'making his own way' epitomise?
Capitalist ideology
What does Mrs Birling's phrase 'Girls of that class' reveal about her character?
What does Mrs Birling's phrase 'Girls of that class' reveal about her character?
Her prejudice and superiority
What does Sybil Birling's statement 'I did nothing I'm ashamed of' demonstrate?
What does Sybil Birling's statement 'I did nothing I'm ashamed of' demonstrate?
Moral blindness and arrogance
What does Sheila's recognition of workers as 'people' mark?
What does Sheila's recognition of workers as 'people' mark?
Her moral awakening
Who does Priestley suggest hope for a better society lies with?
Who does Priestley suggest hope for a better society lies with?
The younger generation
What does Eric accept despite the Inspector possibly being a fraud?
What does Eric accept despite the Inspector possibly being a fraud?
Personal responsibility
How does Eric contrast with his parents after the Inspector leaves?
How does Eric contrast with his parents after the Inspector leaves?
He accepts responsibility
What did Gerald exploit in his relationship with Eva/Daisy?
What did Gerald exploit in his relationship with Eva/Daisy?
Her vulnerability
What does Gerald want to return to after the Inspector leaves?
What does Gerald want to return to after the Inspector leaves?
The status quo
What is the central message in the Inspector's quote about 'members of one body'?
What is the central message in the Inspector's quote about 'members of one body'?
Social responsibility
What role does the Inspector serve in the play?
What role does the Inspector serve in the play?
Moral voice
What does Eva Smith symbolise in the play?
What does Eva Smith symbolise in the play?
The voiceless and powerless
What does Edna's character symbolise?
What does Edna's character symbolise?
Working class and invisible labour
What does the phrase 'Edna'll answer it' illustrate?
What does the phrase 'Edna'll answer it' illustrate?
Normalisation of class divisions