An Inspector Calls - Character Focus

Following a full read of the play, this series of lessons will support the teaching of the key characters in An Inspector Calls. It has been organised so as to look at a character every 2 lessons. This can be delivered as early GCSE teaching with Year 10 or for revision with Year 11.

1 - How does Priestley use Mr Birling’s character as a vehicle for capitalism?
2 - How does Mr Birling view his role in Eva Smith’s downfall?
3 - How does Priestley present Sheila’s emotional journey and moral awakening?
4 - How does Sheila represent Priestley’s moral and social views?
5 - How does Gerald’s social position influence his actions?
6 - How does Priestley present Gerald’s relationship with Eva/Daisy?
7 - How does Mrs Birling represent upper-class prejudices?
8 - How does Priestley use dramatic irony to expose Mrs Birling’s flaws?
9- How does Priestley present Eric’s emotional journey and sense of guilt?
10 - How does Preistley use Eric and Gerald to represent different response to guilt and responsibility?
11 - How does Priestley convey his societal criticisms through The Inspector?
12 - How does Priestley present the Inspector in the opening of the play?