Why is age an important theme in An Inspector Calls?
Priestley uses it to show how he believed that there was hope in the younger generation's ability to learn and change
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Which characters are a part of the younger generation?
Eric and Sheila
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Which characters are a part of the older generation?
Mr Birling and Mrs Birling
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How are the younger generation, Eric and Sheila different to their parents?
Sheila and Eric are ashamed about their involvement in the death and take responsibility for their actions
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Which character sometimes agrees with the older generations viewpoints?
Gerald
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What is Mr and Mrs Birling's response to Eva's death?
Despite hearing all the misfortune that Eva has suffered, Mr and Mrs Birling don't take responsibility for what they have done. They pretend that they haven't done anything.
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What is Eric and Sheila's response to Eva's death?
Upon hearing about Eva's death, Eric and Sheila are taken over with guilt. They are shocked that they are involved in the matter but they do take responsibility for what they have done.
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What is Mr Birling's view on the younger generation?
Mr Birling sees the younger generation as vulnerable so he talks to them about being independent and not relying on society which is the opposite to Priestley’s view who sees hope in them and believes they can change the society
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What is the behaviour and opinions of the older generation?
Mr Birling refuses to learn and Mrs Birling cannot see what she has done wrong
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How is the younger generation presented as responsible?
Eric sees that his parents are trying to pretend that nothing happened so he stands up to his parents when he knows they will not take responsibility. He and Sheila have already taken responsibility.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Which characters are a part of the younger generation?
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Eric and Sheila
Card 3
Front
Which characters are a part of the older generation?
Back
Card 4
Front
How are the younger generation, Eric and Sheila different to their parents?
Back
Card 5
Front
Which character sometimes agrees with the older generations viewpoints?
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