How does Priestley use the character of the Inspector to suggest ways that society could be improved?
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what society is shown to be like in the play and how it might be improved
how Priestley presents society through what the Inspector says and does
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How far does Priestley present Eric as a character who changes his attitudes towards himself and others during the play?
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what Eric says and does throughout the play
how far Priestley presents Eric as a character who changes his attitudes
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How does Priestley present Sheila as a character who learns important lessons about herself and society?
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some of the things Sheila learns in the play
how Priestley presents Sheila as a character who learns important lessons about herself and society
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How does Priestley present selfishness and its effects in An Inspector Calls?
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examples of selfish behaviour in the play
how Priestley presents selfishness and its effects
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Mr Birling says, ‘…a man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own’.
How far does Priestley present Mr Birling as a man who cares only for himself and his family?
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what Mr Birling says and does
how far Priestley presents Mr Birling as a man who cares only for himself and his family
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‘Priestley shows how inequality in society leads to tragedy.’
How far do you agree with this view of An Inspector Calls?
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what happens in the play
how Priestley presents what happens in the play.
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How far does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unlikeable character?
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what Mrs Birling says and does in the play
how Priestley presents her by the ways he writes.
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How does Priestley explore the importance of social class in An Inspector Calls
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Ideas of social class in the play
How Priestley’s writing presents the importance of social class
[30 marks]
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How does Priestley use Gerald to explore ideas about responsibility?
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What Gerald says and does
How Priestley uses Gerald to explore ideas about responsibility
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How far does Priestley present society as unfair in An Inspector Calls?
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What can be seen as unfair in the play
How far Priestley presents society as unfair
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