Worksheet on An Inspector Calls: Social Context through Mythology
English
Year 9
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~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the social context of An Inspector Calls by framing it within Mythology, designed for Year 9 students. It includes creative writing tasks and analytical questions focused on themes and techniques.
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Worksheet on An Inspector Calls: Social Context through Mythology
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Introduction and Context
Scene Summary: In J.B. Priestley's play 'An Inspector Calls', the Birling family is confronted by Inspector Goole about their involvement in the tragic life of Eva Smith. The play is set in 1912, a time of social inequality and class division in Britain. The Inspector’s character can be likened to mythological figures such as Hermes or Janus, acting as a messenger or a mirror to society. Context Guide: Priestley's play explores themes of social responsibility and the consequences of selfishness, using a detective-like figure to reveal uncomfortable truths. The play’s moral messages resonate with mythological stories where gods or heroes face divine judgment or moral challenges. The quote 'We are members of one body' highlights interconnectedness, echoing mythological themes where gods and mortals influence each other’s fates.
1.
Summarise the social issues highlighted in the scene summary in no more than two sentences.
[2 marks]2.
Identify and explain the mythological figure that the Inspector’s role can be compared to, based on the context guide.
[3 marks]B
Analytical Questions
The quote 'We are members of one body' encapsulates the play’s message of social interconnectedness. The Inspector's arrival is sudden and disruptive, much like divine intervention in myth. Priestly uses dialogue and symbolism to evoke empathy and social responsibility.
1.
Identify a literary technique used in the quote and explain its effect.
[3 marks]2.
Describe how Priestley's use of dialogue enhances the play’s moral message.
3.
Compare the Inspector’s role to a mythological figure and provide an example from the text.
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing Task
Prompt: Create a myth where gods or heroes confront a community about moral failings, similar to how the Inspector exposes the characters' guilt. Consider themes of divine justice, interconnectedness, and moral awakening.
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Write a short mythological story of approximately 250 words based on this prompt.
2.
Include at least two mythological symbols or references in your story.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how your myth reflects the themes of social responsibility and moral justice.
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- 12/31/2025
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