An Inspector Calls Answers

How far does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unlikeable character?

Write about:

• what Mrs Birling says and does in the play

• how Priestley presents her by the ways he writes.

[30 marks] AO4 [4 marks]

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.

[30 marks] AO4 [4 marks]

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.

[30 marks] AO4 [4 marks]

How does Priestley explore the importance of social class in An Inspector Calls?

Write about:

• some ideas about social class in the play

• how Priestley presents the importance of social class.

[30 marks] AO4 [4 marks]

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.

[30 marks] AO4 [4 marks]

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.

[30 marks] AO4 [4 marks]

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?

Write about:

• what Mr Birling says and does

• how far Priestley presents Mr Birling as a man who cares only for himself and his family.

[30 marks] AO4 [4 marks]

How far does Priestley present male characters as irresponsible in the play?

Write about:

• one or more of the male character(s)

• how far Priestley presents one or more of the male character(s) as irresponsible.

[30 marks] AO4 [4 marks]