The Inspectors Role As A Dramatic Device in An Inspector...

The Inspectors Role As A Dramatic Device in An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley An Inspector Calls begins with the Birlings and Gerald Croft celebrating when they are interrupted by a call from an Inspector. The Inspector tells them about a girl who has committed suicide earlier on that evening. In turn, he questions the Birlings and Gerald for playing a part in her death. After the Inspector leaves the Birlings find out he was not a real Inspector and receive a phone call about a young girl who has just died. The Inspectors identity is never found out in the play. I think Priestly has left his identity open because it is not his identity that matter but his views, which is what Priestly was†¦show more content†¦Not knowing the Inspectors identity also creates mystery. The Inspector also uses suspense to create tension. For example, at the end of Act 1 he ends with the word Well and at the beginning of Act 2, he is said to remain at the door for a few seconds looking at Sheila and Gerald. This creates suspense within the audience and keeps them guessing about what will happen next. The Inspector also presents Priestleys central views. Priestley was a socialist, other wise know as a cranks which is what Mr Birling saw the Inspector as. Priestley believed in equal rights and unity between people. Because the rich people were the ones making the Laws, Priestley believed that the rich would stay rich and the poor would stay poor because they had no one representing them. He wrote this play to get across his views through the Inspector to the rich people of that time as it would be them who could afford to see the play. The Inspector also shows Priestleys views in the speech he makes before he leaves the Birling household. The Inspector says We are all responsible for one another (unity between people). The Inspector moves the story forward through his questioning. He does this through changing the mood, telling Eva Smiths story, involving time passing, changes in scenery and showing different events.Show MoreRelatedDramatic Functions of Inspector Goole in An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley1154 Words   |  5 PagesDramatic Functions of Inspector Goole in An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley In the play An Inspector Calls, a message is being portrayed to the reader by J. B Priestley and in my opinion, the main bearer of this message is the inspector. Being of an ambiguous nature, he appears to live in a different world to the family with whom he deals; the Birlings and it is his dramatic function in the play that I shall be analysing. Firstly, we have the Stage InstructionsRead MoreThe Use of Dramatic Devices in An Inspector Calls By J.B Priestly1143 Words   |  5 PagesThe Use of Dramatic Devices in An Inspector Calls By J.B Priestly In An Inspector Calls by J.B Priestly an inspector is introduced who wants to show and teach the Birling family. He wants to teach the Birlings about being responsible for their actions and that their actions can severe consequences. Priestlys main concern is to make to make the world a better place to live in for everyone. The date 1912 in which the play is set in is important because two years later World Read MoreThe Dramatic Importance of the Inspector in J.B. Priestleys An Inspector Calls3397 Words   |  14 PagesThe Dramatic Importance of the Inspector in J.B. Priestleys An Inspector Calls In this play, Inspector Calls J.B. Priestley expresses his personal viewpoint on society in general throughout the play by using the character Inspector Goole. His viewpoint is evident in the main themes through out the play which are social responsibility, power and lies. These themes help to articulate his belief that all people share a common humanity and so all are part of a community wherebyRead More Creating Tension in An Inspector Calls Essay5778 Words   |  24 PagesCreating Tension in An Inspector Calls An inspector calls is a play written by the author J.B. Priestley. The play is set in the industrial city of Brumley in the North Midlands, in the year of 1912. Act one begins in the family home of the Birlings, at the celebration of the engagement of Mr Birlings daughter. The Birling family at first impression are seen to the audience as a wonderful, prosperous family who live in luxury life style in a big lavish home with a high social status