Transcript The Inspector`s speech

An Inspector Calls
‘He inspected us alright’
LO: to explore how Priestley uses
language & dramatic techniques
to present his ideas
Key words: Responsibility
Accountability
An Inspector Calls RESPONSIBILITY - YouTube
It would be advisable if you bought your own copy of
the play so that you can write notes in your book.
Who said this ? What does it reveal about the
speaker’s character, values and themes?
‘ I was justified’
‘At least I’m trying to tell the truth’
‘I don’t come in to this suicide business.’
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26
‘We’d have to start all over again, getting to know
each other-’ 40
‘Go and look for the father of the child. It’s his
responsibility ’ 45
EACH OF YOU HELPED TO KILL HER!
Find the parts played
by each member of the
Birling family in Eva’s
death
THE INSPECTOR says
that
Mr Birling…………………
Mrs Birling…………………
Sheila……………………
Gerald………………..
Eric…………………..
THE INSPECTOR says that
at least
Gerald had………………………………
NOW THAT EVA IS GONE
You can’t………………………………….
You can’t ……………………………….
You can’t even………………………….
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The Inspector’s Speech
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‘But just remember this, One Eva Smith has gone but
There are millions and millions and millions of Eva
Smiths and John Smiths still left with us……… all
intertwined with our lives, and what we think and say
and do. We don’t live alone. We are members of one
body. We are responsible for each other. And I tell
you that the time will soon come when, if men will not
learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire
and in blood and anguish. Good night.
LO: to explore how Priestley uses language &
dramatic techniques to present his ideas
• Look closely at the Inspector’s final speech;
underline any key phrases which reflect
Priestley’s ideas and themes of the play.
• Explain clearly in your annotations what
Priestley was trying to suggest about social
and moral responsibility.
• How do Priestley’s ideas tie in with the
socialist ideology?
• In what way has Priestley used the inspector
as his mouthpiece?
Inspector Goole
A spirit or ghost? What do you think?
Knows things before asking.
Questions the family one at a time and
does not let them see the photograph
together.
Does not ‘know’ the Chief Constable.
Stands up to Mr and Mrs Birling even
though they are rich and influential.
Seems more concerned with morality
than criminal law.
What have I learnt about Responsibility?
Do you think that Priestley’s message is
still relevant today?
Hmwk
Find out what you can about David Cameron’s ‘Big
Society’ idea? Has it any similarities with Priestley’s
views?