An Inspector Calls - Priestley and Context

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  • Created on: 28-10-20 09:20
Q. What genre is the play?
The Well Made Play, Morality Play, Crime Thriller / Detective Genre
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Q. When is the play set?
Set in 1912
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Q. When was the play written?
Written in 1945
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Q. The play is about post-war Britain as well as which era?
The Edwardian Era
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Q. What is socialism?
Economic and social systems characterised by social ownership and democratic control
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6. What is capitalism?
An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state
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Q. What concept of government did Priestley help to develop?
The Welfare State
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Q. Which character best represents the socialist viewpoint?
The Inspector
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Q. Which character best represents the capitalist viewpoint?
Mr Birling
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Q. What is Priestley’s overall message to his audience?
Responsibility: we should all look out for those less fortunate than ourselves, learn from the
mistakes of the past and for the young to lead the way
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