An Inspector Calls (AQA GCSE English Literature)

He offers a personal opinion about the Birlings' actions.

He acts as a moral teacher, warning of the consequences of ignoring social responsibility.

He apologises to the Birlings for the disruption he caused.

He leaves the family to make their own moral decisions without any guidance.

to shock them and confront them with the reality of Eva’s suffering

to suggest that Eva Smith was a danger to society

to praise the Birlings for their treatment of Eva Smith

to minimise the seriousness of Eva Smith’s death

It encourages the rich to keep their wealth to avoid poverty.

It promotes individuality and independence in society.

It serves as a warning that ignoring social responsibility can lead to future conflicts like World War II.

It suggests that wealth is the key to avoiding conflict.

It indicates that the Birlings should act independently of each other.

It emphasises the importance of economic power in society.

It suggests that only the younger generation should change their behaviour.

It highlights that all of the characters are equally responsible for Eva Smith’s downfall.

Limiting social interactions can prevent harm to others.

Encouraging people to reflect on the consequences of their actions can lead to personal accountability.

Isolating people based on their economic status encourages fairness.

Punishing individuals publicly for their mistakes promotes moral behaviour.

It reinforces the idea that wealth and status should be protected.

It challenges the notion that capitalism benefits everyone.

It suggests that capitalism is the only solution to poverty.

It highlights how socialism leads to economic success.

It highlights the generational divide as Sheila and Eric are more open to change.

It reinforces the idea that Mr Birling is always right.

It forces Eric to side with his father against Sheila.

It suggests that the younger generation is too naïve to understand complex moral issues.

The lighting becomes darker, symbolising the gloom the Inspector brings.

The lighting becomes “brighter and harder,” symbolising the harsh truth the Inspector is about to reveal.

The lighting becomes softer, indicating the Inspector’s calm demeanour.

The lighting remains the same, symbolising no real change in the atmosphere.

His omniscient knowledge of Eva’s life suggests he is more than a police inspector.

His connection to the Chief Constable is never revealed.

His role as an investigator is too realistic to be supernatural.

He behaves like any other character in the play.

He focuses on her background to show how Eva never had any potential.

He portrays Eva as a representative of the people exploited by the capitalist system.

He uses Eva’s story to justify the Birlings’ actions.

He dismisses Eva’s story as insignificant.

Mr Birling sees the Inspector as a threat to his reputation, while Sheila acknowledges her own guilt.

Both Sheila and Mr Birling react with anger towards the Inspector.

Mr Birling blames his children, while Sheila blames her parents.

Both Sheila and Mr Birling are indifferent to the Inspector’s message.