, Research Paper
J.B.Priestley’s “An Inspector Calls” is a well-made play that attacks the social mores of his time; it contains all the ingredients of a well-made play, this is because it is captivating, and it holds the attention of the audience. It achieves this by the use of climaxes, the slow unravelling of the plot and the use of the detective-whodunit style.
Despite this Priestley is concerned with the darker side of Capitalism. “An Inspector Calls” is Priestley’s call for reformation. Priestley sees the nation as a society with communal, rather than individual responsibilities. The members of the Birling family are only concerned with individual gain and profit over person. They are responsible for the young women’s death by treating her as property, and it is this lust for material wealth that Priestley speaks out against.
” An Inspector Calls” is a well-structured and well-made play because it contains many factors that captivate and sustain the attention of the audience.
One of the factors that makes the play captivating is the use of climax, the way it holds the audience all the way through, building up slowly, gathering the plot as it goes on and then finally ends in a stunning climax, for example the way the Inspector extracts small threads of information from the members of the family and slowly puts the picture together and narrows it down to the main culprit as the climax.
The whodunit genre keeps the audience guessing all the way through the play, and as clues are solved and stories are unfurled the culprit becomes clearer, but as soon as one thinks he or she knows who it is Priestley cleverly seems to switch to the inspecting of another character. This makes the audience engrossed in the action that is happening on-stage.
The mystical appearance of the Inspector when the Birlings are having a celebration party, and Mr Birling is giving a speech on how the modern man should live, then eerily the Inspector steps in as almost as he was instantaneously opposing the views of Mr Birling, this seems to bring up questions of the inspectors background and who he is, as even the local constabulary have never heard of him.
But “An Inspector Calls” is more than just a well-made play, it is a play that attack the social mores of the time. In the time of Priestley people only seemed to look after themselves, their time and attention was not spent on the community, but on themselves. There was hardly any communal spirit or common wealth “But the way that some of these cranks talk and writ now, you’d think everybody has to look after everybody else as if we’re all together like bees in a hive, community and all that nonsense”
The Inspector in the play is a mysterious man who comes and goes without a trace and seems to have no background. The Inspector is a channel for Priestley’s views and criticisms on the social mores of the time. The Inspector is a contrast to the Birlings as he seems to favour community responsibilities rather than individual ones. The Birlings represent the richer people in society that do not care for their fellow people in the nineteen tens, for example Mr Birling sacked the girl Eva Smith for striking for a higher salary, but the demand was minuscule. They are set so far away from the community that they did not even realise that Eva Smith had died, let alone how the helped to kill her, they find this out only when the Inspector brings it to their attention.
Even though “An Inspector Calls” is a very well-made play Priestley really tries to hit home the importance for care of your neighbour. Priestley was a socialist in his time, unlike most of the people around that time who were only interested in monopolising and individual gain. Priestley believed that everyone should either share their wealth or at least help the needier. He thought that the continuing monopolising of the system would be immorally wrong and selfish.
“And I tell you that the time will soon come when men will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish.”
349
Другие работы по теме:
An Inspector Calls Essay Research Paper An
An Inspector Calls Essay, Research Paper An Inspector Calls ?There is much bitter dramatic irony in ?An Inspectors Calls?, which the plays original audience would have been all too aware?
An Inspector Calls Essay Research Paper Speaking
An Inspector Calls Essay, Research Paper Speaking & listening assignment Eva Smith Daisy Renton ????????? Eva was a young girl in her early twenties, she was apparently very pretty and also very poor, her
Cheers A Semiotic Analysis By Berger Essay
, Research Paper Cheers : A Semiotic Analysis by Berger In Arthur Asa Berger s essay, he conducts a semiotic analysis of the comedy television show Cheers. In his analysis of the show he points out many characteristics that refer to semiotics. Even though one could not agree with all of his findings, many of them are reasonable.
Waterford Crystal A Case Analysis Essay Research
111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
Kive Essay Research Paper
# a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y Grapes of Wrath, The – Book Summary and Analysis Grapes of Wrath, The – Book Analysis Grapes of Wrath, The – Joads’ Journey Great Expectations – Powerful Themes in the Novel
Priestly
’s Main Aim In Inspector Calls Essay, Research Paper I am going to be analyzing what Priestleyґs main aim is and has he achieved it. I will be looking at the characters and how they link up with Priestleyґs aim and why. The main themes of the play and the Inspectorґs last speech and exit will also be discussed. I will also be looking at the contrast between Mr.
Compare And Contrast Inspector Goole And Authur
Birling Essay, Research Paper Introduction In this essay I will be talking about an Inspector calls. A well-written play by J.B priestly in 1945. I will compare and contrast Inspector Goole and Authur
Into The Twilight Essay Research Paper She
Into The Twilight Essay, Research Paper She, the Innocent One, Calls to me. She tightens her thighs, Wanting tenderness and gentleness, Not withered dreams and darkness.
Lenin Essay Research Paper lenin was born
Lenin Essay, Research Paper lenin was born 400 miles east of moscow, his background was highly privilaged. his father was a school inspector and in the army and his mother was the daughter of a docter. the first phase of lenins life was spent in political exile in siberia. his second phase in adult life was when he returned to russia following the collapse of tzarism. in october 1917 he became head of the russian government. his work eventually destroyed his health. during the final period of his life he was incapable of political activity. . lenin was a commited marxist who was against the old tzarism.
Tragic Hero Essay Research Paper While Aristotle
Tragic Hero Essay, Research Paper While Aristotle’s analysis of tragedy may not be directly related to his philosophy of rhetoric, no study of Aristotle would by complete without a short introduction.
An Inspector Calls
– Differences And Comparisons Of Arthur B. And Sheila B. Essay, Research Paper ?An Inspector Calls? by JB Priestly Differences & Comparisons between Mr B. and Sheila
Antony Analysis Essay Research Paper Antony Analysis
Antony Analysis Essay, Research Paper Antony Analysis Short Essay The beauty of William Shakespeare s writing does not lie in his actual writing, but the themes in which his plays suggest. Almost all of his plays can be connected to a higher theme, one that most people can relate. In the play, Antony and Cleopatra, the theme of manipulation runs ramped.
Les Miserables 2
Les Miserables & David Copperfield Essay, Research Paper Moshiur Rahman English 11 Writing 2/12/01 David Copperfield & Les Miserables In the novel, David Copperfield by Charles Dickens & Les Miserables by Victor both consists of tragedy and romance.
How Does J.B. Priestley Use The Inspector
To Comment On Social Injustice ? Essay, Research Paper “An Inspector calls” – Coursework How does J.B. Priestley use the inspector to comment on social injustice ?
An Inspector Calls Essay Research Paper TO
An Inspector Calls Essay, Research Paper TO answer this question accurately I have decided to split the answer into two halves. The Inspector tries to promote a socialist idea and to make the Birling family see things from a different view or see things in perspective I have decided to take two characters from the play describing them all the way through, showing any differences, influences and how successful the inspector is.
An Inspector Calls Essay Research Paper On
An Inspector Calls Essay, Research Paper On the impressionability of youth In the play, “An inspector calls”, by J.B Priestly a main theme is the impressionability of the young. I felt that this theme merited more investigation.
An Inspector Calls Essay Research Paper
??????????????????????????????????????????????? ESSAY – AN INSPECTOR CALLSJohn Boynton Priestley was a socialist. He believed that whether we acknowledged it or not, we are in a community and have a
An Inspector Calls Essay Research Paper An 2
?An Inspector Calls? Essay, Research Paper ?An Inspector Calls? has been described as a play of Social Criticism. What is being criticised? John Boynton Priestley was an English novelist, playwright and journalist who wrote many non-fiction books. ?An Inspector Calls?, written in 1945, is a satire on middle class-life.
An Inspector Callsthe Inspector Essay Research Paper
After watching an Inspector calls, I am sure it is obvious to any one who watches it that the inspector is not what he seems at all. At first you have no suspicions of the Inspector, but as the play gradually moves on it slowly dawns on you that the Inspector might be an impostor. In this essay I am going to write about a few different points, and who the Inspector might be.
The Old Man And The Sea An
Analysis Essay, Research Paper The Old Man and The Sea: An Analysis I read this book for the first time in high school and I remembered it just as well as if I had read it yesterday. As I read it again I remembered some of the
An Inspector Calls Has Been Described At
Different Times As A Sermon And A Lesson In Civics . How Far Can The Play Be Viewed Simply As A Vehicle For Priestley S Moral And Political Views? Essay, Research Paper
Who Do You Feel Is Most Responsible
For Eva Smiths Death? Essay, Research Paper In the play Inspector Calls by J.B Priestly I think that all of the character are all aimed to be held responsible for Eva Smith s death, though I think that some are more to be blamed than others are. Though as it was written in the 1940s and set in 1912 the vocabulary used is quite different to today s language.
Macbeth Analysis Essay Research Paper Lady Macbeth
Macbeth Analysis Essay, Research Paper Lady Macbeth fulfills her role among the nobility and is well respected like Macbeth. King Duncan calls her “our honored hostess.” She is loving to her husband but at the same time very ambitious, as shown by her immediate determination for Macbeth to be king. This outcome will benefit her and her husband equally.
Propsero
’s Relationship With Caliban Essay, Research Paper Prospero generally greets Caliban and Ariel with the words ’slave’ and ’servant’. Prospero calls Ariel the servant and rarely uses Ariel’s name. Prospero also calls Ariel ’spirit’. It is quite apparent that Prospero feels that he owns Ariel, always calling Ariel ‘My brave spirit’ and ‘Why that’s my spirit’ using ‘my’ in these sentences when he speaks to Ariel, showing possesion.
The Safety Inspector Essay Research Paper The
The Safety Inspector Essay, Research Paper The Safety Inspector Mr. Redos, I am an inspector for the OSHA. I have noticed the following safety objects missing in the room F 203, chemistry room. These are sprinklers,
Othello Act 5 Analysis Essay Research Paper 2
Othello: Act 5 Analysis Essay, Research Paper Othello: Act 5 Analysis Iago’s intelligence causes the self destruction of Othello. He appears to be the most intelligent person in the play, Othello, by the way he acts and
The Parable Of The Doorkeeper Essay Research
Paper The Parable is simple and straightforward. It foreshadows the death of K. Although that is not all it does. The character of the doorkeeper is the interesting one. He is made up of all the characters that K has interacted with, thatt have to do with his case. The doorkeeper is a blend of the warders, the Inspector, the washer-woman, the distrist judge, the lawyer and the two men who kill him.The story is an easy giveaway.
Soil Analysis Report Essay Research Paper Soil
Soil Analysis Report Essay, Research Paper Soil Analysis Within the next few paragraphs, I will tell you all about the soil sample I collected and did tests on. I got some soil from out of one of my mom’s gardens. This one had a lot of flowers from Florida. This is a summary of what all I did to work on finding everything about my soil.
The Test Essay Research Paper THE TESTThe
The Test Essay, Research Paper THE TEST The Test is a short story by Angelica Gibbs which illustrates the issue of power abuse, where actions all originate from personal prejudices and ignorance. The characters; Marion, the Inspector and Mrs. Ericson represent three different societies which collide and are caught in a situation where there is a victim, a perpetrator, and a denying, yet guilty onlooker.
Discuss Some Of The Issues Raised In
‘An Inspector Cals’ Essay, Research Paper Discuss some of the issues raised in “An Inspector Calls” and show how Priestly expresses his own viewpoint in the play.