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class
edwardian society had deep class divisions
eva smith/daisy renton show the struggles of the working class
the birlings and gerald abuse their power and privilege
age
priestley believed older generations resisted change
younger people (eric & sheila) were more open to social change
mr & mrs birling stick to old values, creating a divide at the end of the play
social responsibility
priestley believed the rich had a duty to help the poor
they should pay fair wages and support charities
he made this anti-war play to push for social responsibility
gender
priestley used female characters to show women’s lack of power
women like eva and daisy were mistreated and exploited
priestley criticised the deep gender divisions in society
