Inspector Goole

“(speaks carefully, weightily)”

The adjective “weightily” evidences the impact of his moral message. Also, him speaking “carefully” contrasts Mr Birlings speech which is full of dashes and hesitations

“If you’re easy with me, I’m easy with you”

Priestley’s use of parallelism is perhaps symbolic of the Inspectors message and is inherently socialist through the sense of equality

“We are members of one body”

Priestley alludes to the book of Genesis as this phrase is used in Holy Communion. This suggests that the Inspector is speaking on Gods behalf

“(He gives at once an impression of massiveness, solidity and purposefulness)”

Priestley leaves the Inspectors physical appearance vague as it is mostly unimportant when compared to the message of social responsibility. Foreshadows his role in the play as an omniscient being

“Yes, but you can’t. It’s too late. She’s dead”

The use of short sentences and a terse triplet conveys an impactful message and expresses the need for radical change

“If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish”

This subtle threat of revolution could be the Inspector warning both the characters and the audience of the religious consequences of them neglecting their social responsibility. Message of Christianity and socialism

“A chain of events”

He repeats this phrase throughout the novel to emphasise to the Birling family that they all played a role in the death of Eva

“Surely it is better to ask for the Earth than to take it”

He has very socialist views and is also not afraid to challenge Mr Birlings views despite their clear class difference, perhaps suggesting that he doesn’t care for this system

“And you think young women ought to be protected against unpleasant things?”

This is a direct challenge to the hypocrisy of the upper class and Gerald’s mistreatment of Eva. They want to protect their own fragile, innocent women but deem it acceptable to use lower class women for their own enjoyment