Worksheet on An Inspector Calls: Themes of Social Responsibility
English
Year 9
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~18 mins
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A worksheet focused on analysing the theme of social responsibility in J.B. Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls', with a set of grammar-related questions suitable for Year 9 students.
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Worksheet on An Inspector Calls: Themes of Social Responsibility
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In J.B. Priestley's play 'An Inspector Calls', the Birling family hosts a dinner party in their large, comfortable home. The scene is set in the early 20th century, a time of social inequality and industrial change. The family’s superficial concerns are suddenly interrupted by the arrival of Inspector Goole, who begins questioning each member about their involvement in a young woman's tragic death. The play explores themes of social responsibility, guilt, and the interconnectedness of society. Priestly critiques the lack of concern for others among the upper classes, highlighting their moral duty to care for those less fortunate. The phrase 'we are all members of one body' encapsulates the play’s message that everyone’s actions affect others, emphasising the importance of social responsibility.
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Grammar and Literary Techniques
Answer the following questions to analyse the language and techniques used in the play to develop its themes.
1.
Identify a phrase from the summary that reflects Priestley's message about society. Explain its significance in one or two sentences.
[2 marks]2.
Describe the tone created by the phrase 'suddenly interrupted' in the context of the scene summary.
[2 marks]3.
Identify and explain the literary technique used in the phrase 'the play explores themes of social responsibility, guilt, and the interconnectedness of society.'
Aa) Alliteration
Bb) Listing
Cc) Metaphor
Dd) Irony
4.
Explain how the phrase 'a time of social inequality and industrial change' helps set the historical context of the play.
[2 marks]5.
Identify a specific literary device used in the phrase 'superficial concerns' and explain its effect.
[2 marks]6.
What is the effect of the interrogative tone implied by the phrase 'begins questioning each member'?
[2 marks]7.
Identify and explain a grammatical feature used in the phrase 'highlighting their moral duty to care for those less fortunate.'
[2 marks]8.
Create a short paragraph (about 10 lines) discussing how Priestley uses language to promote social responsibility in the play. Focus on specific phrases or techniques.
[6 marks]9.
Identify a metaphor used in the play (not from the summary), and explain its significance in promoting the theme of social responsibility.
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- 12/31/2025
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