An Inspector Calls Act 1 questions

An Inspector Calls Act 1 questions When is the play set? ️️The play is set in 1912, in Brumley, England right before WW1. From the initial stage directions, how do we know that the Birlings have an affluent lifestyle? ️️In the first paragraph the scene is in a fairly prosperous home. It describes the furniture as good and expensive furniture, including leather chairs; they don't necessarily show good taste, but are expensive. Quote how the lighting is described at first, then when the inspector arrives. ️️Initially it was dark, and then when the inspector arrives, the fireplace is lit, and light enters the room, just as the inspector brings light to the conversation, metaphorically speaking. Who is a 'heavy-looking, rather portentous man in his middle fifties'? ️️Mr. Birling is a heavy man in his middle fifties. Who is 'not quite at ease, half-shy, half-assertive'? ️️Eric Who is 'very pleased with life'? ️️Sheila Who is 'very much the easy well-bred young man-about-town'? ️️Gerald Croft How is Mrs Birling described? ️️She is described as about 50, a cold woman and her husband's social superior. What are they celebrating? ️️They are celebrating Gerald and Sheila's engagement Name the maid. ️️Edna What type of businessman does Mr Birling think he is? ️️A hard headed business man who takes risks and knows what to do. What does Sheila's engagement to Gerald mean to Arthur? ️️It means that their business will be helped by connecting with Mr. Croft's business and they will no longer be competitors. Name 2 major events that Birling predicts incorrectly in his long speech. ️️The sinking of the Titanic and that there will be no WW 1, as well he did not think there would ever be a depression. Why does Priestley script the doorbell to ring when it does? ️️It was done at a dramatically important time. The family was discussing the difference between capitalism and socialism, which the Inspector was going to bring up in his questions. On arrival, quote two words/phrases that illustrate the inspector. ️️He is described as having a strong presence, and is intimidating, as he has darkness about him and he looks directly at those he speaks with. Why was Eva dismissed from Birling and Co.? ️️She is dismissed for starting a strike, and demanding 25 shillings when they were only receiving 23. She refused to accept a raise and more responsibility for bringing the workers back. Where does Eva get a job afterwards? ️️At Millwards, a luxurious clothing store. How does Eva die? (be specific!) ️️She dies by drinking disinfectant, which burned her insides. Who says: 'the way some of these cranks talk and write now, you'd think everybody has to look after everybody else, as if we were all mixed up together like bees in a hive.' ️️Arthur Birling says this just before the Inspector rings the bell. It is a turning point in the play. Who says: 'You seem to be a nice, well-behaved family.' ️️The inspector says this -and it is an example of irony. Who says: 'She was very pretty and looked as if she could take care of herself. I couldn't be sorry for her.' ️️Sheila says this in reference to meeting Eva in the store where she gets her fired. What was the inspector's response when Sheila said: 'I feel I can never go there again. Oh -why had this to happen?' ️️That is what I asked myself when I was looking at that dead girl tonight. What was the inspector's response when Mr. Birling said: 'Why the devil do you want to go upsetting the child like that?' ️️I didn't do that, she is upsetting herself. What was the inspector's response when Sheila said: 'if I could help her now I would.' ️️Yes, but you can't, it is too late, she is dead. What was the inspector's response when Gerald said: 'After all, y'know, we're respectable citizens and not criminals.' ️️Sometimes there isn't as much difference as you think. Often, if it is left to me, I wouldn't know where to draw the line.