An Inspector Calls J.B Priestley

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  • An Inspector Calls Author J.B Priestley
    • Priestley was a socialist
      • Socialism is an economic theory of social organization that believes that the means of making, moving, and trading wealth should be owned or controlled by the community as a whole.
      • During the 1930's, Priestley became very concerned about the consequences of social inequality in Britain. He left that the rich were a very small amount of people who got rich by other peoples hard work.
        • In 1942, het set up the Commonwealth Party or was involved in the setting up of it that argued for public ownership of land greater democracry and a new morality in politicss
    • He knew earlier on that he wanted to be a writer
    • He lived through WW1 and WW2
    • He hated the poor treatment of himself and his colleagues by the offices. Also, there is a lot in the play about class distinction which reflects that
    • Born in Burnley - and industrial city and the play links to Bromley
    • English novelist, playwright and broadcaster
    • During the 1930's, Priestley became very concerned about the consequences of social inequality in Britain. He left that the rich were a very small amount of people who got rich by other peoples hard work.
      • In 1942, het set up the Commonwealth Party or was involved in the setting up of it that argued for public ownership of land greater democracry and a new morality in politicss

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