1
Q
Done in 1945, set in 1912 →
A
Priestley exposes flaws before major disasters (Titanic, WW1).
2
Q
Audience just experienced WW2, hardship →
A
more open to socialism.
3
Q
Priestley = democratic socialist
A
wanted welfare state, fairness, responsibility.
4
Q
Patriarchal society:
A
women lacked power, upper class had dominance.
5
Q
The governments’s Laissez-faire policy
A
The government had a hands-off approach.
• Government had no
involvement with businesses
- businesses were given free will
- no laws about minimum wage
Rida An Inspector Calls
flashcards
Decks in class (14)
# Cards
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Key Character: Inspector Goole4
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Key Character: Sheila Birling6
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Key Character: Eric Birling4
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Key Character: Mr Birling8
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Key Character: Mrs Birling7
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Key Theme: Social Responsibility4
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Key Theme: Social Class4
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Key Theme: Gender Inequality5
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Key Theme: Capitalism Vs Socialism4
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Key Context5
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Key Character: Gerald3
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Key Character: Edna2
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AIC General12
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WOW IDEAS4
