GCSE (9-1) English - Assessment 1

An Inspector Calls - Play by J.B.Priestley

📍 Point:

• Inspector Goole: symbol → voice of social responsibility

• Moral Authority: challenges → character reflection

• Collective Responsibility: everyone connected → shared impact

• Eva Smith’s Story: highlights consequences → neglecting others

• Generational Divide: older characters → resist change

• Social Class Critique: critiques upper class → indifference

• Urgency of Change: learn from past → societal progress

• Dialogue Impact: direct speech → confront actions

• Final Warning: inspector’s words → call to action

📜 Evidence:

• Quotes: direct speech → reveals character’s thoughts

• Inspector’s Statements: moral truths → provoke guilt

• Eva’s Story: tragic → highlights social failures

• Dramatic Irony: audience knows → characters oblivious

• Repetition: emphasizes importance → urgency for change

• Imagery: visual language → evokes emotional response

• Tone: serious → conveys importance of responsibility

🛠 Technique:

• Symbolism: Inspector → moral compass → social critique

• Dramatic Irony: audience aware → characters blind

• Foreshadowing: hints at future consequences → societal impact

• Imagery: vivid descriptions → evoke feelings

• Repetition: stresses key ideas → urgency for change

• Direct Speech: reveals intentions → confrontational tone

• Contrast: older vs. younger → differing attitudes towards change

• Metaphor: social responsibility → interconnectedness

🔍 Analysis:

• Character Development: Inspector → catalyst for change → reflection

• Moral Reflection: characters → face consequences → self-awareness

• Generational Shift: younger characters → more progressive → hope

• Social Message: emphasizes accountability → societal improvement

• Conflict: class struggles → showcases inequality → need for change

• Irony: wealthy ignorance → social awareness → reveals flaws

• Dialogue Depth: characters’ words → reflect values → moral implications

• Cultural Relevance: themes → resonate today → timeless issues

🔗 Link:

• Change: take action → ignoring social issues → consequences

• Message: reflect on actions → take responsibility → impact on society

• Character Growth: younger characters → hope → responsible future

• Capitalism Critique: wealthy → empathy → social connection

• Moral Responsibility: awareness → individual roles → collective change

• Timeless Legacy: ongoing discussions → social responsibility → relevance today