The traditional views of the Labour Party. Views of Clement Attlee in 1945. Caused the foundation of the National Health Service.
Views personified in the play by the Inspector, which suggests that they are well-informed, serious and important. Younger characters come to share them.
The views of J.B Prietsly (who wrote the play), George Bernard Shaw and H.G Wells.
Has an attitude of 'You should share your wealth, if you are enough to be rich, with those who aren't.'
A set of beliefs represented by the character of Inspector Goole. This set of beliefs is very much criticised and made to look unfair by Birling in the play.
This set of beliefs is portrayed favourably in the play. Suggests that the rich should support the poor, and pay higher taxes, related to how much they earn.
Proposes the idea of living together as a community, all looking out for and protecting each other.
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Capitalism
A set of beliefs represented by the character of Mr Birling.
Describes people like George Bernard Shaw, H.G Wells and J.B Priestly as 'cranks' (an insult).
Has an attitude of 'You've worked hard to earn your money, and you should be allowed to keep it all'.
Suggests that the poor should work harder so that they can become rich. All people should pay roughly the same amount of tax.
The traditional views of the Conservative Party. The views of Winston Churchill in 1945.
Proposes the idea of individual responsibility, looking out for yourself and those close to you, but not everyone in society.
Through the technique of dramatic irony, this political view is shown to be idiotic, as those who hold it are shown to be fools.
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