An Inspector Calls: Context (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In which year was An Inspector Calls written?
In which year was An Inspector Calls written?
1945
In which year is An Inspector Calls set?
In which year is An Inspector Calls set?
1912
What was J.B. Priestley's political ideology?
What was J.B. Priestley's political ideology?
Socialist
What aspect of Edwardian England does the play critique?
What aspect of Edwardian England does the play critique?
The rigid class system
Which class disparity does the play illustrate?
Which class disparity does the play illustrate?
The wealthy Birlings & working-class Eva
How is An Inspector Calls structured?
How is An Inspector Calls structured?
As a morality tale
What literary technique does the play use to deliver its message?
What literary technique does the play use to deliver its message?
Dramatic irony
Which historical events are significant to the 1912 setting?
Which historical events are significant to the 1912 setting?
Titanic sinking & WWI outbreak
What do the Titanic and WWI symbolise in the play?
What do the Titanic and WWI symbolise in the play?
False security & superiority of upper class
What does the Inspector's questioning expose?
What does the Inspector's questioning expose?
Each character's selfishness & moral failings
What idea does Priestley promote through the play?
What idea does Priestley promote through the play?
Everyone is responsible for one another
What does Priestley's socialism involve?
What does Priestley's socialism involve?
Social equality & collective responsibility