How does Priestley present ideas about responsibility in the play? Plan
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- How does Priestley present ideas about responsibility in the play?
- Most important theme.
- Lesson of the play.
- Socialism
- Priestley was a socialist.
- Wanted to present his socialist views to the audience.
- Written in 1945 - end of the war.
- He wanted to teach the public that they need to look after each other so that something like WW2 doesn't happen again.
- Priestley was a socialist.
- Younger generation responds differently to older generation.
- Mr Birling, Mrs Birling and Gerald don't take responsibility.
- Mrs Birling blames Eric without knowing it.
- "Go and look for the father of the child. It's his responsibility."
- Gerald asks Sheila if she still wants to get married and pretends nothing happens.
- "Everything's all right now, Sheila... What about this ring?"
- Smug.
- "Everything's all right now, Sheila... What about this ring?"
- Mrs Birling blames Eric without knowing it.
- Mr Birling, Mrs Birling and Gerald don't take responsibility.
- Eric takes responsibility for Eva and the baby by stealing.
- Inspector Goole is a mouthpiece for Priestley's views and opinions.
- "There are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us.
- At the start, Mr Birling said you shouldn't take responsibility for others.
- Interrupted by door bell.
- Dramatic device.
- "Hard headed businessman."
- Repeated to show his capitalist views.
- "A man has to make his own way."
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- Interrupted by door bell.
- Most important theme.
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