Key Quotes

Start with a character map

Key Quotes is a section of the An Inspector Calls unit in Literature. The resources bring together quotations associated with characters and moments in the play. Start with the mind map An Inspector Calls - Quotes. It groups material around Sheila, Eric, Mrs Birling, Inspector Goole, Mr Birling and Gerald Croft.

Look at one character branch at a time. Notice which words or ideas you recognize, then return to the branch after studying another resource to see what you can recall.

Work through the flashcards

An Inspector Calls Quotations includes a Mr Birling quotation about looking after himself and his family. An Inspector Calls Quotation Flashcards also includes a stage direction about how the lighting changes when the inspector arrives, alongside a quotation from Mr Birling.

Use the cards after the map to practice recalling the wording and identifying who speaks, or whether a quotation is a stage direction. Compare the cards with the character branches to connect individual quotations to the people they concern.

Check your recall

The Inspector Calls Quotes quiz includes missing-word questions. Its examples ask about Sheila's description of Eric and a description of massiveness, solidity and purposefulness. After working through the map and cards, use the quiz to check which words you can recall without looking at them.

Return to the map or flashcards when a question exposes a gap. Then look at the quotation again in its resource before testing your recall once more.

Use the section within the unit

This page gives you a way to focus on quotations while studying the An Inspector Calls unit in Literature. The map can help you organize quotations by character, while the flashcards and quiz give you different ways to practice their wording. Choose a resource that suits where you want to begin.