Inspector Goole

Start with the Inspector’s role

Begin with an Inspector Goole mind map that describes how he reveals family secrets and wants the family to take responsibility. Its branches offer a starting point for studying what he asks of the Birlings. Look for the reference to the responsibilities and privileges of public men.

Then open An Inspector Calls - Inspector Goole. This mind map brings together appearance and personality, Priestley’s use of the Inspector, the Birlings and Eva Smith/Daisy Renton, and power and control. Use its headings to organize the points you find in the first map.

Compare character and significance

The flashcard deck The significance of the Inspector covers his name and the supernatural, his role as an inspector, and moments of authority and empathy. Another Inspector Goole mind map considers his name, his role as a catalyst and his representation of Priestley’s socialist views. Compare those entries to see how different resources approach his significance.

The Inspector mind map also organizes material around character, relationships and morals. Its branches include members of the Birling family and Gerald, giving you another way to review the Inspector’s connections with them.

Use the quiz and maps carefully

The listed quiz covers hardware and keyboard shortcuts, rather than Inspector Goole. It is not a character quiz to pair with these maps. For this topic, the listed flashcards and notes offer alternatives: use a map to organize an idea, then check the flashcards or notes for another way of presenting it.

Place the topic in the unit

Inspector Goole is a section of the An Inspector Calls unit in Literature. The resources on his relationships and his significance can help you connect a focused character study to that unit. Choose a map and a flashcard deck to explore together.