Inspector Calls - Inspector Goole Quotes
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- Created on: 23-01-19 17:00
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- Inspector Goole
- ACT 3
- "We are responsible for each other"
- Sums up the key message of the whole play, but also the core principle of Socialism.
- Links a connection between the Inspector and Priestley, as both have the same views and both demonize capitalism.
- "each of you helped kill her"
- A direct accusation to the family and Gerald - showing his clear views, something a real inspector would never do.
- "We are responsible for each other"
- ACT 1
- "her real name was Eva Smith" + "End of September nineteen-ten"
- Presented as an Archetypal police inspector, restricting himself to factual information.
- The syntax adds authenticity to the sense that he is genuine.
- "Goole. G. Double O-L-E"
- A normal police inspector would do this.
- "Goole" sounds like "ghoul" - a demon sent to avenge the death of a person. Abnormal and supernatural aspect of the Inspector.
- "her real name was Eva Smith" + "End of September nineteen-ten"
- ACT 2
- "we have to share something. If there's nothing else, we'll have to share our guilt"
- "share" one of the key messages of the play but also Socialism. Connects the Inspector to Priestley.
- "We often do on the young ones."
- "young ones" sounds like he isn't human. Gives a hint of him being above humans.
- Uses the word "We" instead of "I" - maybe he is referring to Priestley or a supernatural force.
- "we have to share something. If there's nothing else, we'll have to share our guilt"
- ACT 3
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