IPC - Language and Structure

Language and Structure

• The language used by each character helps to form a clearer picture of them
• Priestly gives his character realistic language, though it may sound a little strange because the language of 1912 and now has changed

• The Inspector, we are told, speaks 'carefully, weightily' and what he says consists largely of questions and instructions
• This helpshim to control, direct and develop the plot
• His words are often matter of fact, which is what…