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An Inspector Calls
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- 1A quote on RESPONSIBILITY from Mr Birling to his family"You'd think that everybody has to look after everybody else, as if we're all mixed up like bees in a hive."
- 2Analyse the quote : "You'd think that everybody has to look after everybody else, as if we're all mixed up like bees in a hive."'Hive' has connotations of community, Repetition of 'everybody' shows generalising, inclusive pronoun 'we' is ironic because he is defiantly against community.
- 3A quote on RESPONSIBILITY from Mrs Birling to the Inspector"She only has herself to blame."
- 4Analyse the quote: "She only has herself to blame."'Herself' has condemning tone, irony as she's to blame, modifier 'only' shows she thinks blame is solely Eva's, present tense of 'has' shows her ignorance.
- 5Quote on RESPONSIBILITY from The Inspector to the Birlings"We are responsible for each other."
- 6Analyse the quote: "We are responsible for each other."Inclusive pronoun 'we' expresses idea of community, declarative shows it's fact not opinion, using the word 'responsible' shows his straight-forward nature, unlike the Birling's he's not being euphemistic.
- 7Quote on RESPONSIBILITY from The Inspector to the Birlings"We don't live alone. We are members of one body."
- 8Analyse the quote : "We don't live alone. We are members of one body."Didactic in speech, repetition of inclusive pronoun 'we' shows community, declarative shows it's a fact, 'one' and 'alone' is semantic field of isolation to express Capitalist views, symbolism of 'one body' shows inclusivity.
- 9Quote on RESPONSIBILITY from The Inspector to the Birlings."If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish."
- 10Analyse the quote: "If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish."Reference to WW1 and 2 as punishment to mankind, semantic field of hell with 'fire, blood, anguish', demonic imagery (war is coming)
- 11Quote on RESPONSIBILITY from Mr Birling to the Inspector"I can't accept any responsibility."
- 12Analyse the quote : "I can't accept any responsibility."Negative contraction 'can't' makes it appear as if he physically cant, which is ironic. Word choice 'any' shows he's alienating himself completely which is exaggerative and ironic.
- 13Quote on Eric Birling's relationship with mother"Then-you killed her...you turned her away-yes, and you killed her...-you killed them both-damn you, damn you-"
- 14Analyse the quote: "Then-you killed her...you turned her away-yes, and you killed her...-you killed them both-damn you, damn you-"Speech is fragmented to show emotion, dashes represent break down of relationship with mother, language becomes violent (repeats 'killed' three times)
- 15Quote on how Eric Birling feels about his attack on Eva Smith."That's the hellish thing. Oh - my God!"
- 16Analyse the quote: "That's the hellish thing. Oh - my God!"Semantic field of heaven and hell, idea of hell is a cataphoric reference to Inspector's speech, exclamative 'Oh - my God!' shows his shock and emotions.
- 17Quote on how Eric Birling feels about his attack on Eva Smith."And that's when it happened...and I don't even remember."
- 18Analyse the quote: "And that's when it happened...and I don't even remember."Referring to rape as 'it' is euphemistic which shows he's ashamed, conjunction 'even' shows that he feels remorse.
- 19A quote that shows Eric's development, and taking of the blame."(shouting) And I say the girl's dead."
- 20Analyse the quote: "(shouting) And I say the girl's dead."The stage direction conveys his anger. Eric emulates the Inspector by using harsh, commanding language. The personal pronoun 'I' shows he's not afraid to express his opinion which is starkly contrasted with him first being 'half shy'
- 21A quote that expresses Eric's drunken nature at the beginning of the play."Suddenly I felt I just had to laugh."
- 22Analyse the quote: "Suddenly I felt I just had to laugh."Adverb 'suddenly' shows he's out of control, it's the first thing he says so he's out of sync with the rest, verb 'had to' makes it seem like he had no choice, foreshadows alcohol problem.
- 23A quote that shows Eric's views may differ from his capitalist father"What about war?"
- 24Analyse the quote: "What about war?"Proleptic/Dramatic irony as audience know war will happen, foreshadows future conflict, interrogative shows he's not afraid to question his father as their views differ slightly.
- 25Quote that shows Eric is worried about how his father would react to the whole affair with Eva."(eagerly) Yes, I remember- (but he checks himself)"
- 26Analyse the quote: "(eagerly) Yes, I remember- (but he checks himself)"(eagerly) is an overtly reverted emotion. 'remember' shows nostalgia and implications of care, '-' is a dramatic pause and adds ambiguity, conjunction 'but' helps convey suspicious behaviour
- 27Quote on CLASS from the Inspector to Mr Birling"(dryly) I don't play golf."
- 28Analyse the quote: "(dryly) I don't play golf."The declarative, simple sentence implies his blunt nature. 'Don't' suggests its his choice not to play so he's not conforming to societal expectations, 'golf' is symbolic of the upper class.
- 29Quote on CLASS from Mrs Birling to the Inspector"...that were simply absurd for a girl in her position."
- 30Analyse the quote: "...that were simply absurd for a girl in her position."'a girl in her position' is euphemistic, and shows her disapproval of Eva's state, the word 'simply' as if what she's saying is obviously correct, irony as she works in a charitable environment which contradicts her attitude.
- 31Quote on CLASS from Mr Birling to the Inspector"Rubbish! If you don't come down sharply on some of these people, they'd soon be asking for the earth."
- 32Analyse the quote: "Rubbish! If you don't come down sharply on some of these people, they'd soon be asking for the earth."The exclamative minor sentence 'Rubbish!' expresses his disbelief. 'come down' implies that the lower class are physically below him and 'these people' is euphemistic with a dismissive tone. 'for the earth' is a hyperbole, conveys his disregard. Ironic because he's very greedy.
- 33Quote on CLASS from Sheila Birling to Mrs Birling"You mustn't try to build a wall between us and that girl."
- 34Analyse the quote: "You mustn't try and build a wall between us and that girl."'wall' is symbolic of social segregation and two conflicting sides. 'between us' shows shared responsibility. Metaphor shows Sheila understands the Inspector's message and wants to warn her mother.
- 35Quote on CLASS from Mr Birling to Edna and Gerald"Giving us the port, Edna?...You ought to like this port, Gerald."
- 36Analyse the quote: "Giving us the port, Edna?...You ought to like this port, Gerald."Inclusive pronoun 'us' gives a sense of 'us' and them which is class distinction. Modal verb 'ought' conveys his domineering nature, and 'giving' shows he's not asking but expecting as the social superior. Lack of manners shows lack of respect for her.
- 37Quote on CLASS from Edna to Mr Birling"It's Mr Croft."
- 38Analyse the quote: "It's Mr Croft."Said in a utilitarian way, she's more of a practical service than a person. Edna is a visual opposition to capitalism and the symbol of the lower class. The only working class person we see on stage.
- 39Quote on CLASS from Sheila Birling to Mr Birling"But these girls aren't cheap labour. They're people."
- 40Analyse the quote: "But these girls aren't cheap labour. They're people."Declarative sentence mood shows she's saying it as a fact. Conjunction 'but' shows she's unafraid to disagree. Italics on 'people' shows it's very emotive.
- 41Quote that shows Gerald's need to impress Mr Birling."You couldn't have done anything else."
- 42Analyse the quote: "You couldn't have done anything else."Word choice of 'anything' is exaggerative, ironic as there's a lot he could've done. Modal verb 'couldn't' is ironic as it's not that he couldn't but that he chose not to out of greed.
- 43Quote that Gerald uses to defend their decisions against the Inspector"After all, y'know, we're respectable citizens and not criminals."
- 44Analyse the quote: "After all, y'know, we're respectable citizens and not criminals."'y'know' is colloquial language, he's intimidated by the Inspector. Ironic as some of their actions can be seen as crimes. Insinuating that you need money, power and class to be seen as respectable. Thin line between 'rich' and 'respect'
- 45Quote that shows Gerald's domineering nature over Sheila."She's obviously had about as much as she can stand." (Sheila)
- 46Analyse the quote: "She's obviously had about as much as she can stand."Word choice 'obviously' as if he knows better. Talking as if she's at full capacity. Repetition of personal pronoun 'she' shows he's speaking for her and thinks he's superior.
- 47Quote that shows Gerald describing his decision to help Eva Smith."[She] gave me a glance that was nothing less than a cry for help."
- 48Analyse the quote: "[She] gave me a glance that was nothing less than a cry for help."'nothing less' is declarative, as if there is no other way to interpret a glance. 'Cry for help' is figuratively metaphorical and a hyperbole to express his feeling of being the 'hero'
- 49Quote that shows Gerald describing his decision to help Eva Smith."I made her go to the Morgan Terrace because I was sorry for her and didn't like the idea of her going back to the palace bar."
- 50Analyse the quote: "I made her go to the Morgan Terrace because I was sorry for her and didn't like the idea of her going back to the palace bar."'made' is a verb choice that evokes force and shows power over her, repetition of personal pronoun 'I' shows it was all about him and his own benefit, 'palace' could be symbolic to foreshadow his role as the 'fairy prince' as Sheila calls him
- 51A quote that shows Gerald's reluctance to take any responsibility."I don't come into this suicide business."
- 52Analyse the quote: "I don't come into this suicide business."Mimics Mr Birling referring to it as 'business' and shows how business-orientated he is. Declarative sentence mood shows he's adamant it's not his fault which is ironic because it partially is.
- 53A quote that shows his eagerness to be engaged to Sheila Birling"Everything's all right now, Sheila. (Holds up the ring) What about this ring?"
- 54Analyse the quote: "Everything's all right now Sheila. (Holds up the ring) What about this ring?"Exaggerative language of 'everything' as everything is NOT okay, celebratory tone has cyclical structure, repetition of giving the ring shows how hard he's working to marry her, anaphoric reference to 'I've been trying long enough.'
- 55Quote on Gerald's overall physical appearance"[an attractive chap about thirty, rather too manly to be a dandy but very much the easy well-bred young man-about-town.]"
- 56Analyse the quote: "[an attractive chap about thirty, rather too manly to be a dandy but very much the easy well-bred young man-about-town.]"'Well-bred' implies Gerald's upper-class upbringing, and 'manly' foreshadows his need to 'protect' Eva and Sheila. 'man-about-town' shows his respectable status.
- 57A quote from Arthur Birling's speech on business"I'm talking as a hard-headed practical man of business."
- 58Analyse the quote: "I'm talking as a hard-headed practical man of business."'hard-headed' suggests his stubbornness and foreshadows his later unwillingness to change, repetition of the word 'business' shows how money-orientated he is.
- 59Quote from Arthur Birling's speech on his thoughts on war"You'll hear some people say war is inevitable...fiddlesticks!"
- 60Analyse the quote: "You'll hear some people say war is inevitable...fiddlesticks!"Language and tone is dismissive, likes belittling others ideas, dramatic irony as we know war happens which makes him appear as more ignorant, colloquial language 'fiddlesticks!' shows his provincial background and dismissive manner of other's ideas.
- 61Quote on Arthur Birling's opinion on the Titanic"The Titanic-she sails next week...and unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable."
- 62Analyse the quote: "The Titanic-she sails next week...and unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable."Titanic symbolises his own family- thinks they're untouchable but aren't. Dramatic irony shows his ignorance, he's easily impressed by expensive things. Repetition of 'unsinkable' enforces his idea, that ends up being false.
- 63Quote that expresses Mr Birling's capitalist views on social responsibility"A man has to make his own way- has to look after himself - and his family too, of course."
- 64Analyse the quote: "A man has to make his own way- has to look after himself - and his family too, of course."'and his family too, of course' uses syntax to show he cares more about money and power than family. Immensely juxtaposed with the Inspector later saying 'We are all responsible for each other.' shows clash in views.
- 65Quote that shows Arthur Birling's benefit from the engagement"Your engagement to Sheila means a tremendous lot to me."
- 66Analyse the quote: "Your engagement to Sheila means a tremendous lot to me."'tremendous lot' uses exaggerative language to emphasis how much it means to him. Everything is always about him, heightened by his use of first person with 'to me'
- 67A quote that shows Mr Birling's mannerisms in the Inspector's presence"I see. Sensible really. (Moves restlessly, then turns)"
- 68Analyse the quote: "I see. Sensible really. (Moves restlessly, then turns)"'(Moves restlessly)' shows he feels emasculated and not comfortable being challenged. Independent clauses are abrupt, starkly juxtaposed with his long speech before the Inspector's arrival. He's afraid to express his opinion and be too dominant in the Inspector's presence.
- 69Quote that shows Arthur Birling's physical appearance."[heavy-looking, rather portentous man in his middle fifties with fairly easy manners but rather provincial in speech.]"
- 70Analyse the quote: "[heavy-looking, rather portentous man in his middle fifties with fairly easy manners but rather provincial in speech.]"'[heavy-looking]' shows he is well-off. '[provincial in speech]' implies his humble background. '[portentous]' shows he has an air of self-importance.
- 71CONTEXT "I see. Sensible really. (Moves restlessly, then turns)" - Mr BirlingUpper class men felt superior to anyone else (women, young people, working class) so were competitive with each other and eager to assert dominance.
- 72CONTEXT "After all, y'know, we're respectable citizens and not criminals." - GeraldIn the early 20th century, it's all about class and power. Those who do not have money and power are not seen as worthy of respect.
- 73CONTEXT "I'm not defending him. But you must understand that a lot of young men-" - Mr BirlingAt the beginning of the 20th century, it was not uncommon for young upper-class men with high statuses to have a 'mistress' as well as wives.
- 74CONTEXT "I made her go to the Morgan Terrace..." - GeraldBy making her his mistress, he gave her a label with a social stigma as you cannot marry a mistress. He may even have ruined her life in the long-run.
- 75CONTEXT "She's obviously had about as much as she can stand." - GeraldThe Edwardian era was still a patriarchal society where the men constantly knew best and spoke for the women.
- 76CONTEXT "(Dryly) I don't play golf." - The InspectorGolf was a sport that was normally played by the upper class and the fact that the Inspector doesn't play it suggests he's not conforming to class or societal expectations.
- 77CONTEXT "She was claiming elaborate fine feelings...that were simply absurd for a girl in her position." - Mrs BirlingMrs Birling plays the stereotypical upper-class woman who works in a charitable environment to make herself look good. It's a façade of respectability which is undermined by a lack of morals.
- 78CONTEXT "Giving us the port, Edna?" - Mr BirlingMaids relied on their upper class bosses for food, money and shelter. The upper class can control them as they are socially inferior and rely heavily on them for survival.
- 79CONTEXT "I threatened to make a row." - Eric BirlingShows the upper-classes dismissal of anyone outside their social sphere, and disrespect of the lower classes.
- 80CONTEXT "Suddenly I felt I just had to laugh." - Eric BirlingIn the early 20th century, random outburst would be seen as highly strange from posh, respectable, upper-class citizens. Being an alcoholic was also damaging to their image.
- 81CONTEXT "You'd think that everybody had to look after everybody else as if we were all mixed up like bees in a hive." - Mr BirlingThe class system of the early 20th century meant that many were discriminated against and these views were popular between upper class people who saw themselves as better.
- 82CONTEXT "She has only herself to blame." - Mrs BirlingA Philanthropic society. The older generation doing charity work to glorify their image by 'helping' girls they're not genuinely interested in.
- 83CONTEXT "We are responsible for each other." - The InspectorThese socialist views were not widely shared in the early 20th century amongst rich, respected workers such as Inspectors.
- 84How does Priestly present RESPONSIBILITY?- Being 'respectable' in society's eyes doesn't mean you are not responsible for your actions
- Explores the correlation between financial success and a lack of social conscience - 85How does Priestly present CLASS?- Highlights the rigidity of the social hierarchy of the era
-Explores the snobbery and superficiality of the upper classes and their dismissal of those outside their social sphere - 86How does Priestly present ERIC?- Explores the open-mindedness of the younger generation
- Suggest that the young people of post-war Britain were the answer to a hopeful future - 87How does Priestly present GERALD?- Condemns the upper classes abuse of power and exploitation of lower class
- Highlights the hypocrisy of the upper class - 88How does Priestly present MR BIRLING?- Exemplifies the self-interest synonymous with capitalism
- Condemns the views of capitalism and convinces the audience to adopt more socialist views
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