The Inspector
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- The Inspector
- Takes charge and arrives unexpectedly
- Leaves after giving a speech on social responsibility
- After Gerald finds out he is probably a fake, elders no longer care about this and try to avoid the blame
- Authoritative and imposing. Not a big man, presence fils the room
- Is never confused, but everyone else is
- Leaves after giving a speech on social responsibility
- Engine of the play - keeps the ball rolling by asking pushy questions
- Blunt - "And then you decided to keep her - as your mistress?" This forces Gerald to admit the truth
- The word "calls" sounds casual
- Inspector may appear to be casual and spontaneous but he's calculating and single minded.
- Title's play is echoed in Edna's words when the Inspector arrives
- Uses emotive language to stir things up
- "Pretty" and "lively" were the words he used to describe Eva. Heightens audiences sympathy towards her
- "With a burnt out inside on a slab" harsh words to describe death
- "Pretty" and "lively" were the words he used to describe Eva. Heightens audiences sympathy towards her
- Answers own questions if he isn't happy with the answer he was given
- Follows up questions with more questions until he can piece together a confession. - "Was it or was it not your influence?" To Sybil
- Uses exits as clever tactics
- Leaving Gerald and Sheila alone gives time for the suspicion to break them apart. This means it is easier to get Gerald to confess.
- Language gets more dramatic
- Builds tension and emotion. "Fire and blood and anguish"
- Could be a ghost or represent a moral or religious figure
- Eric and Sheila realise that his moral judgement is just as important as his legal power
- Has the knowledge of a ghost delivering a prophecy but the attitude of a philosopher and social commentator.
- Doesn't follow etiquette, nor does he act like a prewar middle class man. He interrupts, pauses and talks about sex and politics.
- "We are members of one body" He treats everyone the same
- He is Priestley's mouthpiece in the play. Voices his opinions.
- Takes charge and arrives unexpectedly
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