Analyzing Themes in An Inspector Calls
English
Grade 7
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This worksheet guides Grade 7 students through analyzing the theme of social responsibility in J.B. Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls.' It includes summaries, context, and questions designed to deepen understanding of characters and techniques used to convey themes.
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Analyzing Themes in An Inspector Calls
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Scene Summary and Context
In J.B. Priestley's play 'An Inspector Calls,' the Birling family hosts a dinner party that unravels into a social critique. The play is set in 1912, a period marked by social stratification and political tension, but it was written in 1945, with a clear message about social responsibility and collective morality. The central incident involves the mysterious death of a young woman named Eva Smith, whose life intersects with each family member's actions. The Inspector, a moral figure, arrives unexpectedly, challenging the Birlings' attitudes toward their social duties. Throughout the play, Priestley employs dialogue, symbolism, and dramatic irony to emphasize the importance of community and accountability. Key phrases like 'we are all members of one body' encapsulate the play's theme of interconnectedness and social responsibility.
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Summarize the main setting and theme of 'An Inspector Calls' in your own words.
[2 marks]2.
What is the significance of the phrase 'we are all members of one body' in relation to the play's message?
[2 marks]3.
Identify one literary technique Priestley uses in this play to highlight social responsibility.
[2 marks]4.
Explain how the play's setting in 1912, despite being written in 1945, affects its message about society.
[4 marks]5.
Describe how Priestley uses dialogue to develop the theme of social responsibility.
[4 marks]6.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best represents a symbol used in the play?
[1 mark]7.
What effect does Priestley's use of dramatic irony have on the audience's understanding of the Inspector's role?
[2 marks]8.
Identify one scene where dialogue reveals a character's true beliefs about social responsibility.
[2 marks]9.
Analysis: How does Priestley use the character of the Inspector to convey the theme of social responsibility?
[4 marks]10.
Creative Writing Prompt: Imagine you are a character in the play who begins to understand the importance of social responsibility. Write a short monologue (20 lines) expressing your new perspective.
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