Key Quotes from An Inspector Calls
English
GCSE
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A worksheet focusing on identifying and analysing key quotes from J.B. Priestley's play 'An Inspector Calls', designed to develop comprehension and analytical skills through grammar exercises.
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Key Quotes from An Inspector Calls
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Introduction and Context
Scene Summary:
In the play 'An Inspector Calls', the Birling family is celebrating Sheila and Gerald's engagement when an unexpected visitor, Inspector Goole, arrives to investigate the suicide of a young woman named Eva Smith. The Inspector's questioning gradually uncovers the interconnectedness of the characters’ actions and moral responsibilities.
Context Guide:
Written by J.B. Priestley in 1945, 'An Inspector Calls' is set in 1912, just before World War I. The play explores themes of social responsibility, class division, and the consequences of selfishness. Priestley's use of dialogue reveals character traits and societal critiques. Key quotations often highlight characters’ attitudes and pivotal moments that underscore the play's moral messages.
1.
Summarise the main setting and mood of the scene in your own words.
[2 marks]2.
Why is the setting of the play important for understanding its themes?
[2 marks]3.
Identify one short phrase from the summary that hints at the play’s moral message.
[1 mark]B
Quote Analysis - Key Moments
1. 'Public men, Mr. Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges.'
2. 'We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other.'
3. 'If there's nothing else, we'll have to share our guilt.'
4. 'She looked at the inspector as if she could not understand why her actions mattered.'
1.
Identify the technique in the quote: 'Public men, Mr. Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges.' And explain its purpose.
[3 marks]2.
What is the effect of the phrase: 'We are members of one body' in conveying the play’s message?
[2 marks]3.
Analyse the tone conveyed by the phrase: 'If there's nothing else, we'll have to share our guilt.'
4.
Identify the character's emotional state in the quote: 'She looked at the inspector as if she could not understand why her actions mattered.'
[2 marks]C
Literary Techniques Identification
5. 'But after all, I was only a young woman in a girl’s position.'
6. 'The famous younger generation who know it all.'
7. 'The Titanic... unsinkable.'
8. 'Look at the way he talked to me. Suppressed everything.'
1.
Identify the technique in: 'But after all, I was only a young woman in a girl’s position.' and explain its purpose.
[3 marks]2.
What technique is used in: 'The Titanic... unsinkable.' and what is its effect?
[2 marks]3.
Explain the effect of the phrase: 'The famous younger generation who know it all.'
[2 marks]4.
Identify the technique in: 'Look at the way he talked to me. Suppressed everything.' and describe its impact.
[2 marks]D
Creative Writing Prompt
Imagine you are a character in 'An Inspector Calls'. Write a short monologue (around 20 lines) expressing your feelings about the events. Use at least two different literary techniques in your writing.
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Write your monologue here. Ensure it is around 20 lines.
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- 12/31/2025
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