The Inspector
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- The Inspector
- Personality
- He's more than a police inspector
- It is never explained why he has so much knowledge or power - he could be a ghost or represent the spirit of a religious or moral figure
- Eric and Sheila realise his moral judgement is just as important as his legal power to tell them off which is all Mr and Mrs Birling are concerned about
- He claims that Eva left a "rough sort of diary" although her identity isn't certain and the audience aren't even sure she exsisted
- He is classless and from a different world
- talks about taboo subjects such as sex and politics
- doesn't follow etiquette for example he repeats and pauses
- He seems to come from outside the class system as he does not acknowledge the Birlings' ideas about class and instead thinks classes shouldn't ignore each others needs
- Authority
- He takes control and leads the events - others are confused but he never is
- He interrupts people a lot which makes people take him seriously and makes everything he says sound more important
- Priestly uses him as a mouthpiece
- Priestley's own socialist views are reflected in the Inspector
- The Inspector's speech could also be Priestley speaking directly to the audience
- He's more than a police inspector
- Themes
- Social Class - Priestley has set the play in the Birlings' dining room
- In 1912 only well off households had a dining room - this makes it a symbol of middle class lifestyle
- Social Class - Priestley has set the play in the Birlings' dining room
- Quotes
- "We are members of one body" Act 3
- "but she died in misery and agony - hating life"
- Personality
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