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    This document provides an overview of the learning objectives and background context for studying the play "An Inspector Calls" by J.B. Priestley. It will cover the plot, setting in 1912 England, characterization of the main characters, themes of social class, responsibility, and morality. Dramatic techniques like tension, entrances/exits will also be examined, along with the structure, language, and irony. The background explains that the play criticizes the unequal power dynamics between rich and working classes in 1912 society and was written in 1945 to encourage thinking about improving social justice.

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    This document provides an overview of the learning objectives and background context for studying the play "An Inspector Calls" by J.B. Priestley. It will cover the plot, setting in 1912 England, characterization of the main characters, themes of social class, responsibility, and morality. Dramatic techniques like tension, entrances/exits will also be examined, along with the structure, language, and irony. The background explains that the play criticizes the unequal power dynamics between rich and working classes in 1912 society and was written in 1945 to encourage thinking about improving social justice.

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    This document provides an overview of the learning objectives and background context for studying the play "An Inspector Calls" by J.B. Priestley. It will cover the plot, setting in 1912 England, characterization of the main characters, themes of social class, responsibility, and morality. Dramatic techniques like tension, entrances/exits will also be examined, along with the structure, language, and irony. The background explains that the play criticizes the unequal power dynamics between rich and working classes in 1912 society and was written in 1945 to encourage thinking about improving social justice.

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    Kelso High School

    English Department
    An Inspector Calls
    Learning Intentions
    Plot / Key incidents

    Setting Historical Context / Geographical Location

    Characterisation The Birling Family / Arthur Birling / Sybil Birling / Eric


    Birling / Sheila Birling / Gerald Croft / Edna / The Inspector / Eva Smith
    (Daisy Renton)

    Themes : Social Class / Social Responsibility / Law and Morality /


    Remorse and Guilt

    Dramatic Techniques: Tension / Entrances / Exits /

    Structure: Opening / Climax / Ending

    Stagecraft: Stage Directions / Lighting / Sound Effects

    Language

    Irony
    Background
    An Inspector Calls is a play about a rich family who
    are accused of being responsible for the suicide of a
    young working-class girl.

    J.B. Priestley write the play in 1945, but it is set in


    1912.

    In 1912, the rich middle class and upper class had


    more power than the working class.

    Priestley wanted people in 1945 to think about how


    unfair society was. Soldiers were returning from the
    war and hoping for a better way life. Priestley wanted
    his audience to realise that everyone must work
    together to improve society.
    Setting : Historical Context
    In 1912 the middle and upper classes were rich
    and powerful because they had money and
    good jobs.

    The working class had to work hard, often in


    factories owned by the middle classes. They
    were poorly paid.
    People were expected to look after themselves,
    so there wasnt much help for poor people who
    were struggling.
    Task: Read Act One
    Homework
    Write a brief summary of the Act
    Success Criteria
    Have you:

    Developed your understanding of what we will


    study in relation to the text over the next few
    weeks?

    Understood the Historical Context of the play


    why it was written in 1945 and why it was set in
    1912?

    Read Act One and started thinking about aspects


    of characterisation and theme?
    Well done!!

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