PPT-An Inspector Calls The Birling family are celebrating Sheila’s engagement to Gerald

Birling makes a lengthy speech not only congratulating Gerald and Sheila but also commenting on the state of the nation Arthur gives a speech to Eric and Gerald He says that every man should look after himself. Priestley WW2 reporter with a regular radio programme. WW2 - women had work responsibilities, more class integration in the forces and working in England. WW2 – . Churchhill’s. effective persuasive speeches that were broadcast to the nation (‘We will fight them…’). Analysis. Sheila and Gerald. The Inspector’s entrance allows him to question Gerald. At first Gerald wants Sheila to leave. ‘unpleasant and disturbing’ – Sheila insists on staying.. Tension between Sheila and Gerald. Dramatic Techniques. Outline. In order to heighten the . suspense. , . tension . and . dramatic action, . entrances. . and exits . are . perfectly timed . within the play.. Task. Scan through the play again and make a note of. Who is the Inspector?. Is he a ghost? YES.. Is he the voice of Priestley? INDEED.. Is he the voice of God?. Is he the voice of our consciences? PERHAPS.. Do you have any other suggestions?. Who or what is the Inspector?. A focus on the characters within the play. By J.B. Priestley. LO’s: To summarise each character effectively . Key words:. Gender Stereotypes (how men and women were expected to behave). Social class (position in society). AIC. ?. Answer this question in note/list form, with brief reference to the text (no direct quotes needed yet). These notes will help plan for your homework.. What are some of the techniques that Priestley uses to present his characters and his central themes in . An Inspector Calls . has been called ‘a play of contrasts’.. Write about how Priestley presents some of the contrasts in the play.. Plan and Ideas. This shows some of the most important contrasts highlighted by Priestley. He uses these contrasts to express his views and opinions.. For each card, . ask your partner:. 1. Who said this? Or, if stage directions, who is it about?. 2. What is the context surrounding it. ? . (Who do they say it to? Why do they say it? When do they say it?). An Inspector Calls. Each question is worth 30 marks. You should spend 45 minutes per question:. Introduction. 3/4 x PEELA paragraphs. Conclusion. Higher Questions. Question 17 . What . do you think is the importance of Inspector Goole and how does Priestley present him. 3 Unities. Time – it’s real time so we experience everything that happens to them. Place - intimate setting therefore we see everything they don’t want us to see, so they are exposed. Action – chain of events – responsibility – cause and effect. To investigate Inspector Goole’s character. To explore Priestley’s intentions. Monday, 16 October 2017. Mouthpiece. “We don’t live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other. And I tell you that the time will soon come when, if men will no learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish.” . by J.B.Priestley. Revision PowerPoint. RCH. J. B. Priestley. The playwright. J. B. Priestley. John Boynton Priestley was born in Bradford in 1894,. When the First World War broke out, Priestley immediately joined the British Army. After being wounded and affected by a gas attack, Priestley was withdrawn from active service and became part of the Entertainers Section of the British Army. . Act 1. Opening Stage Directions.  . (At rise of curtain, the four . Birlings. and Gerald are seated at the table, with Arthur Birling at one end, his wife at the other, Eric downstage and Sheila and Gerald seated upstage.. Starter:. Recap Act 1 and Gerald Croft. What do you know about Gerald Croft?. What is his relationship with Sheila like?. What is his relationship with Mr Birling like?. What words would you use to describe him?.