An Inspector Calls notes
87 notes by 76 users · Page 1 of 3
This An Inspector Calls notes page gathers community-made notes on plot, characters, themes and context. School students can use them to practise recalling details and exploring ideas, while teachers can find material for lessons. There are over 70 notes from more than 60 users, with resources for GCSE English Literature. Choose a note to begin.
Notes
-
Year 10 IGCSE English Lit An Inspector calls - short notes and interpretations Beginning of Act 1 SparkNotes SUMMARY and ANALYSIS Seneca course house not cosy and homelike though comfortable Mr Birling a businessman upper-middle-class... worked his way up social hierarchy and earned wealth...
-
English Lit: An Inspector Calls
-
An Inspector Calls- Question 1 - Sheila and Gerald's relationship An Inspector Calls - Questions and Answers In what ways does Priestley make the relationship between Sheila Birling and Gerald Croft such an important part of the play?P. Sheila and Gerald's relationship is an importa...
-
Theatrical Techniques in an Inspector calls Theatrical techniqueEvidence and page numberEffect on the audienceLink to another per of the text (find another quotation or expain a moment in the text that this links to)Chloe McCharthyDramatic Irony"Titanic...absol...
-
How does Priestley explore the idea of poverty and privilege in an inspector calls How does Priestley explore the idea of poverty and privilege in an inspector calls Priestley explores the idea of poverty and privilege in an inspector calls by highlighting the contrast of lifestyles between the weal...
-
An Inspector Calls Themes Responsibility: Responsibility is arguably the most important theme in the play. The words 'responsible' and 'responsibility' appear a considerable number of times in the play. At the beginning of the play, Mr. Birlin...
-
J.B Priestley - Background J.B Priestly:-John Boynton Priestly-D.O.B: 1894-D.O.D:1984Significant to the play that he lived through both WW1and WW2English playwright, novelist and broadcaster (most prolifically a novelist)Known mostly for his pl...
-
Timeline September 1910 - Eva was sacked from Birling & Co. - Mr. Birling December 1910 - Eva was employed by Millwards. Late January 1911 - Eva was sacked from Millwards. - Shelia Birling March 1911 - Eva (calling herse...
-
GCSE English Literature: An Inspector Calls About the Author: JB Priestly John Boynton Priestley was born in Yorkshire in 1894. He knew early on that he wanted to become a writer, but decided against going to university as he thought he would get a better feel ...
-
An Inspector Calls Character: The Inspector He is a characterised representation of J.B. Priestley, there to teach us a lesson - 'the embodiment of a collective conscience'. Inspector Goole hence referencing a ghost or evil spirit - 'a ...
-
Plot in 'An Inspector Calls' GCSE Act 1: The Birling family and Gerald Croft are celebrating engagement between Sheila and Gerald. Mr Birling makes speech about capitalism and talks about the Titanic and about how the war isn't going to happen. He cal...
-
How Priestly uses structure NameThemeHow does Priestley use the structure and features of a ‘well made play’ to explore this theme? (Provide one example in each row.) You do not need evidence at this point. You may answer in bu...
-
Inspector Calls Character Arthur Birling Arthur’s primary concerns are the Birling family’s good name and his ability to climb in early-twentieth-century English society. Arthur is aware that, although his firm is successful, it is not as succ...
-
Eng Lit. Inspector Calls Characters (Sheila, Eric and Gerald) Sheila: She is described at the start as a pretty girl in her early twenties, very pleased with life and rather excited. She shows compassion and sympathy for Eva Smith as soon as she hears the news about her death. S...
-
Context John Boynton Priestley was born in Yorkshire in 1894. He knew early on that he wanted to become a writer, but decided against going to university as he thought he would get a better feel for the world around him away ...
-
Eng lit. Inspector Calls Characters (Inspector+ Eva Smith Inspector: He is described on his entrance as creating "an impression of massiveness, solidity and purposefulness. He is a man in his fifties, dressed in a plain darkish suit. He speaks carefully, weightily, and has a...
-
'An Inspector calls' Exam guide. 'An Inspector Calls' Exam guide. I1An introduction to 'An Inspector Calls'J.B Priestly wrote 'An Inspector Calls' in 1945 during the second world war, but the play was set in 1912.In 1912 society wasn't equal- people ...
-
An Inspector Calls notes AIC is stuctured like a morality play. A secular one. the judge is a police investigator investigating a legals situation- but actually focussing on the morality of the characters behaviour BIRLINGYou'll apologize at ...
-
Exam Answer There will be a choice of two questions on An Inspector Calls. You will have 45 MINUTES to answer ONE of these questions. You answer will be assessed on AO1 (interpretation) and AO2 (analysis).According to the mark-sc...
-
An Inspector Calls - created from Mind Map Themes Socialism VS Capitalism Gender Age Class Time Hipocrisy Responsibility Men Superior Younger Generation Birlings Upper Class Dramatic Techniques Irony Inspector Phone Call Photo Comedy Tension Setting Titanic Un...
More An Inspector Calls resources
About an inspector calls notes
GoConqr OriginalUsing An Inspector Calls notes
For an overview, start with An Inspector Calls - Plot. It gives you a way into the story before you focus on individual characters or ideas. The notes called An Inspector Calls: Characters bring together quotations, while An Inspector Calls Themes looks at ideas including social hierarchy.
Turn reading into recall
After reading a section, cover it and write down what you remember. Then return to the note and check what you missed. The notes on Sheila and Gerald’s relationship offer a question to think through, while the theatrical techniques notes connect evidence with its effect on an audience.
Once you have gathered points from the notes, use flashcards on the unit page to test your recall of quotations. Switch to a quiz when you want to check what you remember across a topic. Pick a set of notes and make a short summary in your own words.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are a useful starting point?
Start with An Inspector Calls - Plot if you want to revisit the story. For a broader set of notes, GCSE English Literature: An Inspector Calls includes material about the author. You can then move to character or theme notes depending on what you want to practise.
Are these notes free to use?
Yes. Every note listed on this page is free to open and study, and you do not need an account. The notes were made by GoConqr users, so you can explore different approaches to topics such as plot, characters and themes.
Do the notes cover GCSE English Literature?
Yes. The listing includes a resource called GCSE English Literature: An Inspector Calls, alongside notes on plot, characters, themes and exam answers. School students can use these to practise recalling details and organising ideas, and teachers can use them as lesson material.