An Inspector Calls: Context and Social Class

Unlock the Depths of “An Inspector Calls”: A Journey Through Time, Class, and Character.

Dive into the heart of J.B. Priestley’s “An Inspector Calls” with our meticulously crafted lessons, designed to enrich your GCSE students’ understanding of this pivotal play. This comprehensive resource takes students on a journey from 1912 to 1946, exploring the critical moments that shape the narrative’s backdrop and bring its themes to life.

Developed with AQA and Paper 2 in mind, this could be reduced to one lesson, or used over two or three depending on the level of knowledge / revision students need.

Powerpoint includes (42 slides):

• Look at important dates and moments between 1912 and 1946.
• Consideration of social class and mobility.
• Revision of characters and relationship to social class.
• Use of 2018 exam paper question on social class.
• Focus on key quotations related to social class.
• Example response to 2018 question.

PDF (20 pages): This can be used to accompany the lesson, or used independently for revision or as part of one-to-tuition.