13 June 2021 An Inspector Calls Act 2
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13 June 2021 An Inspector Calls Act 2 § § To analyse the development of characters in the play To explore the different uses of symbolism and themes in Act Two v Character development v Symbolism “No, he's giving us the rope – so that we'll hang ourselves. ”
Act Two: Reading Parts § § § Stage Directions Inspector Sheila Gerald Mrs Birling Mr Birling
“We really must stop these silly pretences” Techniques, themes, symbols, motifs Changes / Expanded Explore how Priestley presents and develops Sheila Birling in Act 1 and 2 of An Inspector Calls
Act Two: Interrogations Which characters were the main focus of the Inspector’s interrogation in Act Two? How does the Inspector conduct his investigation? Choose three quotes that describe the way the Inspector addresses the characters.
Themes in Act 2
Act 2 Questions 1. What is the mood in the dining room at the start of Act Two? 2. How does the Inspector affect Sheila? 3. Why does Sheila stare at the Inspector ‘wonderingly and dubiously’? (pg. 29) 4. What is Mrs Birling's attitude to Eva Smith? 5. How had Daisy’s relationship with Gerald affected her? How did she react when it ended? 6. How does the Inspector’s attitude start to change over the course of Act Two? 7. Why does Mrs Birling react in a ‘frightened’ way? (pg. 49) 8. What is then mood in the dining room as Eric reenters? How does this set the tone for Act Three?
Act 2 Themes – PEELAC How does Priestley present theme of ________ in Act 2? Extension (if you’re awesome): Use two quotations in your paragraph, and analyse both
Intentions & Symbolism Why do you think the Inspector questions one character at a time? What is the importance of the photograph and the diary in the play?
