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What does Mr. Birling's character represent in the play?
What does Mr. Birling's character represent in the play?
- Advocacy for capitalist middle class business owners
- Warning against returning to pre-war capitalism (correct)
- Voice of J.B Priestley's socialist beliefs
- Symbol of hope for the younger generation
In what way does the Inspector act as a contrast to Mr. Birling?
In what way does the Inspector act as a contrast to Mr. Birling?
- Advocates for capitalist ideals
- Symbolizes hope for the younger generation
- Embodies Socialist values of social responsibility (correct)
- Represents ignorance of social issues
What dramatic device does Sheila Birling serve as in the play?
What dramatic device does Sheila Birling serve as in the play?
- Symbol of hope for capitalist ideals
- Hope for the older generation's change
- Representation of ignorance of social issues
- Representation of change through the younger generation (correct)
How is the Inspector described physically in the play?
How is the Inspector described physically in the play?
Which term best describes the lighting used in the play to symbolize ignorance towards less fortunate individuals?
Which term best describes the lighting used in the play to symbolize ignorance towards less fortunate individuals?
What significant event silences Mr. Birling's views on capitalism in Act 1?
What significant event silences Mr. Birling's views on capitalism in Act 1?
What is Arthur Birling's attitude towards community and looking after others?
What is Arthur Birling's attitude towards community and looking after others?
Why does Arthur feel justified for firing the girl who caused trouble in his works?
Why does Arthur feel justified for firing the girl who caused trouble in his works?
How does Eric's reaction ('My God!') contribute to the tone of the scene?
How does Eric's reaction ('My God!') contribute to the tone of the scene?
Why is Sheila horrified and asking if the girl's death was an accident?
Why is Sheila horrified and asking if the girl's death was an accident?
What does the Inspector accuse Sheila of doing regarding the girl's situation?
What does the Inspector accuse Sheila of doing regarding the girl's situation?
How does Eric's question about higher wages contrast with Arthur's opinion on labor issues?
How does Eric's question about higher wages contrast with Arthur's opinion on labor issues?
How is Sheila's character development described in the text?
How is Sheila's character development described in the text?
What does the 'pink and intimate' lighting in Act 1 symbolize?
What does the 'pink and intimate' lighting in Act 1 symbolize?
How does Gerald Croft represent the attitudes of the aristocracy?
How does Gerald Croft represent the attitudes of the aristocracy?
How does Gerald's return in Act 3 impact the narrative?
How does Gerald's return in Act 3 impact the narrative?
Which literary device is frequently used by Sheila in her dialogue?
Which literary device is frequently used by Sheila in her dialogue?
What does Gerald Croft's character primarily symbolize in the play?
What does Gerald Croft's character primarily symbolize in the play?
What does Eva Smith symbolize in the play?
What does Eva Smith symbolize in the play?
Why does Priestley make Eva Smith a silent/offstage character?
Why does Priestley make Eva Smith a silent/offstage character?
What does Eva Smith's first name 'Eva' allude to?
What does Eva Smith's first name 'Eva' allude to?
Why is Eva Smith's surname 'Smith' significant in the play?
Why is Eva Smith's surname 'Smith' significant in the play?
What is the purpose of the Inspector's entrance with brighter and harder lighting?
What is the purpose of the Inspector's entrance with brighter and harder lighting?
How does the Inspector control the investigation in the play?
How does the Inspector control the investigation in the play?
How does Eric Birling assert his power in the text?
How does Eric Birling assert his power in the text?
Which term best describes Eric Birling's behavior when described as 'half shy, half assertive'?
Which term best describes Eric Birling's behavior when described as 'half shy, half assertive'?
How is Mrs. Birling's character used in the text?
How is Mrs. Birling's character used in the text?
What does the 'pink and intimate' lighting in Act 1 symbolize?
What does the 'pink and intimate' lighting in Act 1 symbolize?
How does Eric Birling's language evolve throughout the play?
How does Eric Birling's language evolve throughout the play?
What does Eric's frequent entrances and exits in Act 1 & 2 symbolize?
What does Eric's frequent entrances and exits in Act 1 & 2 symbolize?
