GCSE (9-1) English - Assessment 1

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An Inspector Calls - Play by J.B.Priestley

English

Literature

IGCSE English Literature

Edexcel

Poetry and Modern Prose

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๐Ÿ“ Point:

  • Inspector Goole: symbol โ†’ voice of social responsibility

  • Moral Authority: challenges โ†’ character reflection

  • Collective Responsibility: everyone connected โ†’ shared impact

  • Eva Smithโ€™s Story: highlights consequences โ†’ neglecting others

  • Generational Divide: older characters โ†’ resist change

  • Social Class Critique: critiques upper class โ†’ indifference

  • Urgency of Change: learn from past โ†’ societal progress

  • Dialogue Impact: direct speech โ†’ confront actions

  • Final Warning: inspectorโ€™s words โ†’ call to action

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๐Ÿ“œ Evidence:

  • Quotes: direct speech โ†’ reveals characterโ€™s thoughts

  • Inspectorโ€™s Statements: moral truths โ†’ provoke guilt

  • Evaโ€™s Story: tragic โ†’ highlights social failures

  • Dramatic Irony: audience knows โ†’ characters oblivious

  • Repetition: emphasizes importance โ†’ urgency for change

  • Imagery: visual language โ†’ evokes emotional response

  • Tone: serious โ†’ conveys importance of responsibility

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๐Ÿ›  Technique:

  • Symbolism: Inspector โ†’ moral compass โ†’ social critique

  • Dramatic Irony: audience aware โ†’ characters blind

  • Foreshadowing: hints at future consequences โ†’ societal impact

  • Imagery: vivid descriptions โ†’ evoke feelings

  • Repetition: stresses key ideas โ†’ urgency for change

  • Direct Speech: reveals intentions โ†’ confrontational tone

  • Contrast: older vs. younger โ†’ differing attitudes towards change

  • Metaphor: social responsibility โ†’ interconnectedness

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๐Ÿ” Analysis:

  • Character Development: Inspector โ†’ catalyst for change โ†’ reflection

  • Moral Reflection: characters โ†’ face consequences โ†’ self-awareness

  • Generational Shift: younger characters โ†’ more progressive โ†’ hope

  • Social Message: emphasizes accountability โ†’ societal improvement

  • Conflict: class struggles โ†’ showcases inequality โ†’ need for change

  • Irony: wealthy ignorance โ†’ social awareness โ†’ reveals flaws

  • Dialogue Depth: charactersโ€™ words โ†’ reflect values โ†’ moral implications

  • Cultural Relevance: themes โ†’ resonate today โ†’ timeless issues

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๐Ÿ”— Link:

  • Change: take action โ†’ ignoring social issues โ†’ consequences

  • Message: reflect on actions โ†’ take responsibility โ†’ impact on society

  • Character Growth: younger characters โ†’ hope โ†’ responsible future

  • Capitalism Critique: wealthy โ†’ empathy โ†’ social connection

  • Moral Responsibility: awareness โ†’ individual roles โ†’ collective change

  • Timeless Legacy: ongoing discussions โ†’ social responsibility โ†’ relevance today