2024: How does Priestley use the character of Mrs Birling to explore ideas about social class? OR How does Priestley use the Inspector to suggest the need for social change in An Inspector Calls?
2023: How does Priestley present what life is like for women in An Inspector Calls? OR How does Priestley present the different ways older and younger characters respond to the Inspector?
2022: How far does Priestley present Eric as a character who learns important lessons about society in An Inspector Calls? OR ‘Priestley shows how inequality in society leads to tragedy. How far do you agree with this view of An Inspector Calls?
2021: How far does Priestley present society as unfair in An Inspector Calls? OR How does Priestley use Gerald to explore ideas about responsibility?
2020: 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? OR How far does Priestley present male characters as irresponsible in the play?
2019: How does Priestley present selfishness and its effects in An Inspector Calls? OR How does Priestley present Sheila as a character who learns important lessons about herself and society?
2018: How far does Priestley present Eric as a character who changes his attitudes towards himself and others during the play? OR How does Priestley explore the importance of social class in An Inspector Calls?
2017: How far does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unlikeable character? OR How does Priestley use the character of the Inspector to suggest ways that society could be improved?