In this article we will look at some of the key quotes for Inspector Goole in the play, ‘An Inspector Calls’ along with explanation and analysis of these quotes. Also you can check out these links for quotes from other characters in the play. Mr Birling quotes, click on this link. Mrs Birling quotes, click […]
Achieving Grade 9 in English Literature: Key Quotes and Themes in An Inspector Calls
Achieving Grade 9 in English Literature: Key Quotes and Themes in An Inspector Calls An Inspector Calls, written by J.B. Priestley in 1945 but set in 1912, is a morality play and a political commentary that critiques Edwardian society. Priestley uses the characters, structure, and dramatic devices to explore themes of responsibility, class, gender, generational […]
AQA GCSE English Literature: Key Quotes You Must Know for Every Text
AQA GCSE English Literature: Key Quotes You Must Know for Every Text (Part 1) If you’re preparing for your AQA GCSE English Literature exam in 2025, you probably already know that memorizing key quotes is absolutely essential. Whether you’re analyzing Shakespeare, a 19th-century novel, or a modern play, quoting accurately and insightfully can take your […]
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‘Cruel and vile’, Sheila Birling’s quote, how to get a GCSE grade 9.
“Cruel and Vile”: A Grade 9 Guide to Sheila Birling in An Inspector Calls Introduction: Why This Quote Matters In J.B. Priestley’s powerful morality play An Inspector Calls, the quote “Mother, I think that was cruel and vile” is a pivotal moment of emotional clarity and moral awakening. Spoken by Sheila Birling in Act 2, […]
Understanding Mr. Birling through His Quotes in “An Inspector Calls”
Understanding Mr. Birling through His Quotes in “An Inspector Calls” Introduction Brief introduction to the play “An Inspector Calls” and its socio-political context. Introduction to Mr. Birling as a character. 1. Character Analysis of Mr. Birling Background and social status. Relationship dynamics within the Birling family. Initial portrayal and first impressions. 2. Key Quotes Analysis […]
Understanding Mrs. Birling through Her Quotes in “An Inspector Calls”
Understanding Mrs. Birling through Her Quotes in “An Inspector Calls” Brief introduction to the play “An Inspector Calls” and its socio-political context: “An Inspector Calls,” written by J.B. Priestley in 1945, is a play set in 1912 England, just before World War I. It explores themes of social responsibility, class distinctions, and moral consequences through […]
A grade 9 answer to a GCSE question about Mr Birling
Here is what some would consider a grade 9 answer to a real question in a past AQA GCSE English literature paper regarding Mr Birling, one of the key characters of ‘An Inspector Calls’. Here is the question: “How does Priestley use Mr Birling to explore attitudes towards women in ‘An Inspector Calls’. Write about: […]
Classism in ‘An Inspector Calls’.
Introduction: Setting the Stage for Classism “An Inspector Calls” by J.B. Priestley is a play that vividly portrays the classist society of Britain in the early 20th century. Set in 1912, just before the outbreak of World War I and during a time of stark class divisions, the play explores the attitudes and behaviours of […]
Age in an inspector calls
This is the third in a series of articles on the themes of the play, ‘An Inspector Calls’. The first focused on class division and social responsibility and can be read by clicking on here. The second about gender can be read by clicking on here. In our two previous articles we looked at different themes within […]